Buccaneers Beat Panthers 26-23 in Overtime

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a 26-23 overtime victory against the Carolina Panthers, propelled by Chase McLaughlin's 30-yard field goal. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield returned from a brief injury scare to lead his team, throwing for 235 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. The Panthers, despite a late lead from Bryce Young's 25-yard touchdown to Adam Thielen, failed to maintain their advantage after a crucial fumble by Chuba Hubbard in overtime. Bucky Irving also contributed significantly for the Buccaneers with 152 rushing yards and a touchdown. This win ties the Buccaneers with the Falcons at 6-6 for the NFC South lead, though Atlanta holds a tiebreaker advantage. The Panthers, struggling with red-zone efficiency and missed field goals, now stand at 3-9 for the season.