Buccaneers Defeat Panthers 43-13 Behind Bucky Irving’s Two Rushing TDs

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.