The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, face the Carolina Panthers, led by quarterback Bryce Young, on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7) and the Carolina Panthers (7-7) play on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in a battle of NFC South opponents.

After Week 16, however, there's a new leader, with the Panthers (8-7) beating the Buccaneers (8-7) 23-20 at home on Sunday to take the division lead by a game.