The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8) take on a fellow NFC South opponent when they visit the Carolina Panthers (2-14) on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium.
Buccaneers vs. Panthers Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, January 7, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
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- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
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Buccaneers Stats & Insights
- The Buccaneers are totaling 318.3 yards per game on offense (23rd in NFL), and they rank 25th defensively with 353.3 yards allowed per game.
- The Buccaneers are totaling 21.2 points per game offensively this year (19th in NFL), and they are giving up 20.3 points per game (ninth) on defense.
- With 260.3 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks worst in the NFL, the Buccaneers have had to rely on their 15th-ranked passing offense (231.1 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- The Buccaneers rank second-worst in rushing offense (87.3 rushing yards per game), but they’ve played better on defense, ranking sixth with 93.1 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- The Buccaneers are putting up a 41.8% third-down percentage on offense (11th in the NFL), and they rank 27th defensively with a 42.3% third-down percentage allowed.
- The Buccaneers are putting up 5.4 yards per play on offense, which ranks them 16th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 24th, surrendering 5.8 yards per play.
- With 24 forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against 18 turnovers committed (10th in NFL), the Buccaneers’ +6 turnover margin ranks ninth in the league.
Panthers Stats & Insights
- The Panthers rank worst in total yards per game on offense (269.4), but at least they’ve been playing well on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in total yards surrendered per game (298.1).
- This season has been tough for the Panthers on both offense and defense, as they are compiling only 14.8 points per contest (second-worst) and surrendering 25.4 points per game (third-worst).
- Offensively, the Panthers are a bottom-five pass offense, accumulating only 167.1 passing yards per game (second-worst). Fortunately, they are thriving on defense, surrendering just 175.1 passing yards per contest (third-best).
- With 102.4 rushing yards per game on offense, the Panthers rank 20th in the NFL. Defensively they rank 23rd, allowing 123 rushing yards per contest.
- The Panthers are generating a 35% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (26th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering a 38% third-down rate (14th-ranked) on defense.
- The Panthers’ offense has been bottom-five in yards per play this season, compiling 4.6, which ranks worst in the NFL. On defense, they rank sixth, giving up 5.2 yards per play.
- At -7, the Panthers own the 23rd-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with 11 forced turnovers (32nd in NFL) and 18 turnovers committed (10th in NFL).
Buccaneers vs. Panthers Stats Comparison
Buccaneers | Panthers | |
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Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 318.3 (23) | 269.4 (32) |
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 353.3 (25) | 298.1 (3) |
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 87.3 (31) | 102.4 (20) |
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 231.1 (15) | 167.1 (31) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 18 (10) | 18 (10) |
Takeaways (Rank) | 24 (12) | 11 (32) |
Recent Betting Trends
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Over its last three games, Tampa Bay has two wins against the spread, and is 2-1 overall.
- In Tampa Bay’s past three contests, it has gone over the total once.
- Tampa Bay’s scoring over its last three games is 4.8 points more than the 37.5 total listed for this matchup.
Carolina Panthers
- The Panthers have covered the spread twice and are 2-1 overall over their last three contests.
- The Panthers have gone over the total once in their past three contests.
- The Panthers have averaged a total of 36.5 combined points over their last three games, 1.0 fewer than this matchup’s total of 37.5.
Buccaneers Injuries
Buccaneers Injuries: No Injuries Listed
Carolina Panthers Injuries
Panthers Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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