Photos: Carolina Panthers fall to Buccaneers, 16-14
By Melissa Rodriguez
The Carolina Panthers picked up a 16-7 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young yells instructions to his teammates at the line of scrimmage during action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
The Carolina Panthers defense is unable to make the tackle on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, as he rushes for yardage during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson, right, speaks with line judge Walter Flowers, left, following a series against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson, right, gets up close to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield after Mayfield scrambled for a first down during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield scrambles for a first down during action against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette, bottom, can only watch the ball skip on the rain covered grass after missing a pass from quarterback Bryce Young during action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers fans endure the rain as the team battles the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton spikes the football after scoring the team’s first touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, center, stands in the tunnel with his teammates prior to action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young slouches his shoulders after the team’s final attempt in the closing seconds of action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker celebrates a touchdown pass reception from quarterback Bryce Young during action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes to a receiver as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense rushes during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan catches a deep pass from quarterback Bryce Young during action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
The Carolina Panthers line blocks a field goal attempt by Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David, left, is congratulated by safety Antoine Winfield Jr., right, following David’s recovery of a Carolina Panthers fumble during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, left, sits adjusting his helmet after the ball was fumbled with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recovering during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, left, looks to pass to a receiver as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Yaya Diaby, right, breaks around the outside during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales looks over his play sheet during action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Dejected Carolina Panthers fans stand along the railing at Raymond James Stadium as the team battled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble, center, sits on the team’s bench during action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown, left, makes the tackle on Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving, center, during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, catches a deep pass from quarterback Bryce Young as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Benjamin Morrison, right, looks on during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. McMillan was called for offensive pass interference on the play. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig, center, sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-14. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker, left, is consoled by head coach Dave Canales following the team’s 16-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales waits along a sideline to embrace his players following the team’s 16-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, hugs cornerback Jaycee Horn, right, following the team’s 16-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble leaps into the air as he crosses the goal line to score a touchdown during action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom, left, is congratulated by his teammates after intercepting a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom, left, runs down the field with his teammates after intercepting a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield during action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young ducks his head and runs down the field during a warmup in the rain at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Panthers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the team’s final regular season game. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker looks to the sky as rain drops begin to fall at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Panthers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the team’s final regular season game. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
