The NFC South is about as up-in-the-air as a division gets by Week 16 of the season, but someone has to win it, which will be either the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the Carolina Panthers. That’s what makes Sunday’s rivalry so crucial, and before the play once again in Week 18, we’ve got our best Buccaneers vs. Panthers predictions for THIS week.

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Buccaneers vs. Panthers Predictions for NFL Week 16, Sunday 12/21

When we last saw Baker Mayfield and Tampa, it was back on Thursday Night Football in a different divisional rivalry, so let us remind you what happened. They had quite the epic collapse, blowing a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter to an Atlanta Falcons team already eliminated from playoff contention.

That loss is in large part why Buccaneers vs. Panthers predictions for this week are as important as ever. Tampa has now lost five of their last six games after starting the season 6-2, which is why Carolina is looking to steal the division. The Panthers were just in an NFC South rivalry themselves against the New Orleans Saints.

Even with the weaker opponent, they still couldn’t take care of business. However, we still can’t say that Buccaneers vs. Panthers predictions this week will decide the division, given their matchup in the final weekend of the season. Even still, we’ve got a best bet that could prove to be a crucial outcome.

 

 

 

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Best Bet: Tampa Bay Money Line (-135 at Onyx Odds)

That outcome would be a Tampa victory. There are several more specific ways to approach the Buccaneers vs. Panthers odds, and we’ll mention a few of them as we break things down, but we’re comfortable keeping things nice and basic for this pivotal NFC South rivalry. After all, Tampa is looking to make it five straight division titles.

Keep in mind that they won it just three times from 2002 to 2020 prior to this current streak. Speaking of steaks, the Bucs have beaten the Panthers in five straight meetings and in nine of the past 10. In that span, Tampa is also 7-3 against the spread, which is most important for Buccaneers vs. Panthers predictions.

Even if you just want to look at the matchups since Bryce Young was drafted by Carolina, they’re still 0-4 and have scored more than 18 points just once. Often trailing in these rivalry games is why we’d also suggest considering Bryce Young to go over his pass attempts prop; he’s had 28+ in three of four games against Tampa, including 46 in one.

Furthermore, we’re not buying into this “improved” Carolina defense. Technically, sure, but that isn’t saying much compared to last year. They still rank 24th in defensive EPA per rush and 27th against the pass. With that in mind, you could also consider receiving TDs from Mike Evans or Emeka Egbuka.

Those guys scoring should help us hit Tampa Bay money line (-135 at Onyx Odds) as the best bet from our Buccaneers vs. Panthers predictions.  
 

 

 

How To Watch Buccaneers vs. Panthers NFL Week 16

As is often the case with NFC South rivalries, it’s featured in the early 1 PM ET window, and here’s how to watch Buccaneers vs. Panthers NFL Week 15:

  • Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
  • When: 1 PM ET on 12/21
  • Watch on TV: FOX
  • Where to stream: YouTubeTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
     
 

 

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

Despite being on the road after such a heartbreaking loss, Tampa is still favored (albeit slightly) according to the latest Buccaneers vs. Panthers odds for Sunday at Onyx Odds:

 

 

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Injury Report & Latest News

When it comes to Buccaneers vs. Panthers injuries, given how banged up Tampa has been this season, let’s start there. They got massively positive news before their TNF game with the return of Tristan Wirfs AND WRs Mike Evans & Jalen McMillan, but Cade Otton was unable to go.

As for Buccaneers vs. Panthers injury news in Carolina, they didn’t lose anyone during their rough loss to the Saints, but they still had Hunter Renfrow and Tershawn Wharton inactive. Either way, Tampa alone is a team that is reason enough to always keep the Fantasy Alarm NFL injury report bookmarked.
 

 

 

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