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Bucs force turnovers, dominate Panthers in 43-13 victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Bucs force turnovers, dominate Panthers in 43-13 victory

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 43-13 in Charlotte on Sunday. Bucky Irving led the Buccaneers with 106 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Tampa Bay's defense was instrumental, forcing four turnovers, including a strip-sack returned for a touchdown. Baker Mayfield made his return, completing 11 passes for 64 yards. The victory improves the Buccaneers to 2-5, while the Panthers fall to 3-3. Tampa Bay will next host Atlanta, and Carolina will travel to Green Bay on Thursday night.

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Status Watch

•Bucky Irving rushes for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns.
•Tampa Bay's defense forces 4 turnovers.
•Baker Mayfield returns after missing three games.
•Panthers' Bryce Young throws 2 interceptions and is sacked 5 times.
•Tampa Bay improves to 2-5; Carolina falls to 3-3.

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8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bucky Irving runs for 2 TDs and Bucs force 4 turnovers in 43-13 rout of Panthers

What they're saying

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(AP) — Bucky Irving ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns, and Tampa Bay forced four turnovers as the Buccaneers hammered the Carolina Panthers 43-13 on Sunday in Baker Mayfield’s return.Mayfield, who missed the previous three games with a dislocated right thumb, attempted just 11 passes and threw for 64 yards while wearing a protective glove on his right hand.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE REED

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