Week 16 · 2021 NFL Season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers
Sun, Dec 26, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Final — Tampa Bay Buccaneers win
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 7 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 32 |
| CAR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season. Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32, Carolina Panthers 6.
Recap: Brady, Bucs rout Panthers 32-6 to clinch NFC South title →
Prediction & pick
Odds pick
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
79% implied ·Strong
Against the spread
Pick'em / no spread
Crowd pick
Carolina Panthers 100%
Odds pick hit ✓
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Betting lines
Moneyline
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1.26
Carolina Panthers: 4.70
Spread
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: —
Carolina Panthers: —
Over / Under
—
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Team stats
TB CAR
21 1st Downs 16
391 Total Yards 273
232 Passing 206
159 Rushing 67
7-14 3rd down efficiency 7-18
6-50 Penalties 6-32
0 Turnovers 1
33:24 Possession 26:36
Leaders
TB
- Passing YardsTom Brady (QB) — 18/30, 232 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing YardsKe'Shawn Vaughn (RB) — 7 CAR, 70 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving YardsAntonio Brown (WR) — 10 REC, 101 YDS
CAR
- Passing YardsSam Darnold (QB) — 15/32, 190 YDS
- Rushing YardsCam Newton (QB) — 5 CAR, 42 YDS
- Receiving YardsShi Smith (WR) — 3 REC, 86 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 7:17 CAR Lirim Hajrullahu 24 Yd Field Goal 0–3
- Q1 4:13 TB Ke'Shawn Vaughn 55 Yd Run (Ryan Succop Kick) 7–3
- Q2 10:54 TB Ryan Succop 36 Yd Field Goal 10–3
- Q2 7:20 CAR Lirim Hajrullahu 29 Yd Field Goal 10–6
- Q2 2:40 TB Ryan Succop 43 Yd Field Goal 13–6
- Q2 1:19 TB Cameron Brate 4 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) 19–6
- Q3 8:34 TB Ryan Succop 21 Yd Field Goal 22–6
- Q3 2:08 TB Ronald Jones II 7 Yd Run (Ryan Succop Kick) 29–6
- Q4 7:59 TB Ryan Succop 48 Yd Field Goal 32–6
Standings
2025 NFC South Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8-9 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8-9 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8-9 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6-11 | 306 | 383 |
Referee Brad Allen
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