Panthers and Bucs clash as Tampa seeks to avoid 1-6 record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Carolina Panthers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 25 in a crucial Week 7 matchup. The Buccaneers, currently 1-5, are looking to turn their season around and avoid dropping to 1-6, a situation that could prompt them to consider a sell-off. Quarterback Baker Mayfield is set to return with a custom glove to protect his injured thumb. Carolina's quarterback Bryce Young has a reputation for impacting opponents' seasons, but he faces challenges after losing five of six games against the Bucs in recent years.
- •Game on October 25 between Panthers and Buccaneers
- •Buccaneers are currently 1-5, at the bottom of the NFC South
- •Baker Mayfield returns with a custom glove for his injured thumb
- •Panthers' Bryce Young has a mixed record against Tampa Bay
- •A loss for the Bucs could lead to significant roster changes
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — The 'Carolina Reaper' might have the chance to claim yet another victim in Week 7
"The "Carolina Reaper" and his Panthers may have the chance to end the Bucs' 2026 season on Sunday.
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