Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Pick Prediction 1/3/2026 by Tony T.
Panthers vs. Buccaneers Injuries
Tampa Bay cornerback is out. Carolina has a linebacker out with end questionable. Carolina has an injury advantage based on the Chao rating by +5.70 with Bucs offensive players on IR.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Panthers at Buccaneers 4:30PM ET—Carolina fell to 8-8 following their 27-10 home defeat against Seattle. Panthers had a poor passing performance and rushed for 99 yards for 3.8 yards per carry. On defense they limited the Seahawks through the air and allowed 163 rushing yards for 4.5 yards per carry. Bryce Young completed 14 of 24 for 54 yards and an interception. Tampa Bay drops to 7-9 with their 20-17 road defeat against Miami. Bucs had good movement through the air but rushed for 53 yards. On defense they allowed 4.8 yards per run with 153 passing yards for 7 yards per pass attempt. Baker Mayfield completed 33 of 44 for 346 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.