Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers How to Watch: Start Time, Stream, TV Channel

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
TV Channel:
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
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.