Panthers struggle defensively in loss to Buccaneers on October 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

The Carolina Panthers faced a significant defeat on October 26, losing 43-13 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Quarterback Bryce Young had a challenging outing, turning the ball over three times amid a stifling defensive performance from Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers made history by becoming the first NFL team since 1958 to win a road game by 30 or more points while recording 65 or fewer passing yards. The ground game was the key to Tampa's success, as they accumulated 258 rushing yards and three touchdowns. This loss marked the Panthers' twelfth game under head coach Ejiro Evero in which they allowed at least 200 rushing yards.
- •Panthers lose 43-13 to Buccaneers on October 26.
- •Bryce Young records three turnovers in the game.
- •Bucs ran for 258 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Tampa becomes first team since 1958 to win by 30+ points with under 65 passing yards.
- •Carolina's defense allows 200+ rushing yards for the twelfth time.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers help Buccaneers accomplish something no NFL team had since 1958
"We have to go back to the Eisenhower administration to quantify how bad the Panthers defense was in Week 7.
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