The Carolina Panthers (1-10) enter a matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-7) on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium on a four-game losing streak.
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Buccaneers vs. Panthers Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, December 3, 2023
- Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
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Buccaneers Stats & Insights
- The Buccaneers are averaging 304.1 yards per game on offense, which ranks them 22nd in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, they rank 27th, surrendering 363.7 yards per game.
- The Buccaneers are putting up 19.3 points per game offensively this season (23rd in NFL), and they are surrendering 20.6 points per game (12th) on defense.
- With 267.8 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks second-worst in the NFL, the Buccaneers have been forced to lean on their 15th-ranked passing offense (222.8 passing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- While the Buccaneers’ run defense ranks 10th with 95.9 rushing yards allowed per game, they’ve been worse on offense, ranking second-worst (81.3 rushing yards per game).
- The Buccaneers own the 16th-ranked third-down offense this year (40.4% third-down percentage), but they’ve been worse defensively, ranking fourth-worst with a 44.5% third-down percentage allowed.
- In addition to 6 yards per play allowed on defense, which ranks fifth-worst in the NFL, the Buccaneers have put up the 23rd-ranked yards-per-play average on offense (5.2).
- The Buccaneers have forced 17 total turnovers (12th in NFL) this season and have turned it over 12 times (sixth in NFL) for a turnover margin of +5, seventh-ranked in the NFL.
Panthers Stats & Insights
- The Panthers have been sputtering offensively, ranking third-worst with 265.9 total yards per game. They have been more effective on defense, allowing 304.5 total yards per contest (sixth-ranked).
- The Panthers have struggled on both offense and defense this season, ranking fourth-worst in points (15.7 per game) and third-worst in points surrendered (26.5 per game).
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Panthers are a bottom-five pass offense, accumulating only 173.3 passing yards per game (third-worst). On the bright side, they are excelling on defense, surrendering just 179.6 passing yards per contest (fifth-best).
- The Panthers’ offense has accumulated 97.8 fewer yards per game than the Buccaneers’ defense has surrendered this season (265.9 to 363.7). The Panthers earn 4.5 yards per play while the Buccaneers allow 6 per play.
- The Panthers’ third-down defense has been paving the way for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with a 35% third-down conversion rate allowed. In terms of offense, they are compiling a 37.3% third-down rate, which ranks 20th.
- The Panthers’ offense has been a bottom-five unit in yards per play this season, registering 4.5, which ranks worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank sixth, allowing 5.2 yards per play.
- This season the Buccaneers have forced 17 turnovers, compared to the 14 times the Panthers have turned the ball over.
Buccaneers vs. Panthers Stats Comparison
Buccaneers | Panthers | |
---|---|---|
Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 304.1 (24) | 265.9 (31) |
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 363.7 (25) | 304.5 (6) |
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 81.3 (31) | 92.6 (29) |
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 222.8 (15) | 173.3 (30) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 12 (6) | 14 (12) |
Takeaways (Rank) | 17 (12) | 7 (32) |
Recent Betting Trends
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tampa Bay has covered the spread twice, and is 1-2 overall, over its last three games.
- Tampa Bay has hit the over once in its past three contests.
- Tampa Bay’s scoring over its last three games is 4.7 points more than the 37 over/under listed for this matchup.
Carolina Panthers
- The Panthers have one win against the spread, and are 1-2 overall, in their last three contests.
- The Panthers have not hit the over in their past three games.
- The Panthers and their opponents have combined to score an average of 39.0 combined points in their last three games, 2.0 more than the 37 over/under in this matchup.
Buccaneers Injuries
Buccaneers Injuries: No Injuries Listed
Carolina Panthers Injuries
Panthers Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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