Buccaneers beat Panthers 43-13 as Bucky Irving scores two rushing TDs
Tampa Bay routed Carolina 43-13 in a Week 7 NFC South game, relying on a dominant ground attack highlighted by Bucky Irving’s 106 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Key points
- Buccaneers won 43-13 over Panthers in Week 7.
- Bucky Irving rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns.
- Tampa Bay amassed 258 rushing yards on 49 carries.
- Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 64 yards and one TD.
- Buccaneers forced four turnovers, including a fumble return TD.
Buccaneers dominate Panthers in Week 7 NFC South clash
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Carolina Panthers hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, in a Week 7 NFC South matchup.
Entering the game, the Panthers were 3-2 and leading the division, while the Buccaneers were 1-5 and fourth in the NFC South.
Tampa Bay secured a 43-13 victory, tallying 258 rushing yards on 49 carries. Bucky Irving contributed 106 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield, returning from a thumb injury, recorded seven completions for 64 yards and one touchdown on 11 pass attempts.
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles praised Mayfield’s efficiency, noting the quarterback “didn’t need to make many” plays as the team leaned on its rushing attack.
Defensively, Tampa Bay forced four turnovers, including a 32-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Calijah Kancey after a strip‑sack on Panthers quarterback Bryce Young.
Young was sacked five times, completed 14 of 27 passes for 163 yards, threw one touchdown, two interceptions and lost a fumble.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Buccaneers vs. Panthers game?
Tampa Bay won 43-13.
How many rushing yards did the Buccaneers record?
They recorded 258 rushing yards.
Who scored the defensive touchdown for Tampa Bay?
Calijah Kancey returned a fumble 32 yards for a touchdown.
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