Dec 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

The Panthers returned to work on Wednesday to prepare for the Week 16 showdown with the Buccaneers. The latest from Bank of America Stadium.

Tampa Bay and Carolina will meet in Charlotte with first place in the NFC South on the line on Sunday, and the visitors will have to contend with an ascending team with a much-improved defense

Buccaneers Week 16 bold predictions: Baker Mayfield shines while Emeka Egbuka, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin dominate Panthers secondary.​

Home for the holidays, the Carolina Panthers entertain the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon with control of the NFC South on the line.

With first place on the line in the NFC South, the Bucs will look to return to their early-season propensity of making key plays in crunch time, while dealing with such Carolina standouts as DT Derric

With a Week 16 NFC South showdown with the Buccaneers on the docket, it's time to make some Panthers' bold predictions.

See who's in and who's out for the Week 16 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers on December 21, 2025.