This game, and every one following, was essentially a must-win game for the Carolina Panthers. To their credit, they did respond pretty well and play better tha

The Panthers picked up their biggest win of the season, but one question still remaining was the health of QB Bryce Young.

Despite the messy exit and Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield's fiery attitude, his former Panthers teammates still hold him in high regard.

The Panthers finally figured out a way to beat Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a 23-20 victory that gave them sole possession of first place in the NFC South with two games remaining. But they are well aware they may need to do it again in Week 18 to earn their first division title in a decade and snap a seven-year playoff drought.

In a game to take control of the NFC South, the Carolina Panthers edged the Tampa Bay Bucs, 23-20, on Sunday in Charlotte before a loud home crowd.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are officially in a shaky playoff position after losing to the Carolina Panthers and falling to 7-8 on the year. The Panthers defeated

It may comfort you to know that the Carolina Panthers are winless in games in which they are favored this season. They are also undefeated in facing projected NFC number one seeds. Of course, neither of those facts have any actual bearing on this game.