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January 3, 2026 β’ Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
NFL PREVIEW β’ January 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Carolina Panthers (8-9) takes on Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa.
Carolina Panthers
Visiting Side
Record
8-9
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Home Side
Record
8-9
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CAR
|
0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
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TAM
|
10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:31
Cade Otton 18 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
Score
1:57
Chase McLaughlin 29 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:50
Tommy Tremble 8 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
Score
0:02
Chase McLaughlin 36 Yd Field Goal
Score
14:12
Chase McLaughlin 48 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:27
Jalen Coker 8 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
28%
Carolina Panthers
VS
π 72%
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Projected Score
CAR 18
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TAM 22
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers scoring offense aligns well against Carolina Panthers defense.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Carolina Panthers controls the trenches in the run game.
Carolina Panthers
STAT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Tampa Bay Buccaneers plays on familiar turf at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Carolina Panthers Could Win
Carolina Panthers will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Tampa Bay Buccaneers Could Win
Tampa Bay Buccaneers scoring offense aligns well against Carolina Panthers defense.
Deciding Factor
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
65,082
Closing Odds
Line: TB -3 | O/U: 42.5
Team Leaders
Carolina Panthers Leaders
Haynes King
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jonathon Brooks
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jalen Coker
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Leaders
Connor Bazelak
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Kadarius Calloway
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Emeka Egbuka
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Carolina Panthers (39.5%)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (60.5%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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