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

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Now they go on the road to take on a Panthers team that is significantly better within the walls of Bank of America Stadium. Based on all of those things, the Panthers are going to lay an egg. On the other hand,

Baker Mayfield has been a thorn in the side of the Carolina Panthers since leaving the team. The former No. 1 pick is 4-0 against them and has led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to back-to-back division titles.

Hello CSR! We’re wading into the final stanza of the Panthers 2025 regular season, and this week they’ll go round 1 of 2 against the Tampa Bay Bucs, in what could be their most (or second most) important game of the season.

Carolina got their ducks in a row for the big matchup on Tuesday, with the release of their initial depth chart for Week 16. Here, without any changes from last week, are the ranks for this weekend . . .

Kole: For the second time this season, the Panthers made an absolute fool of themselves against the New Orleans Saints coming off a big-time win the game before. The first occurred back in Week 10 when they were fresh off a road victory against the Green Bay Packers, but then they got a rude awakening at home, losing 17-7 to the Saints.

The Athletic's model is much more balanced. Prior to the loss, the Buccaneers had a 68% chance of winning the division. Now, it's down to 53%, so the Panthers have a 47% chance of usurping the crown.