In Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Carolina Panthers. The game will be held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. It is scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM and will be broadcast on FOX.
Both teams enter the game with a 7-7 record for the season. The Buccaneers have a road record of 4-3, while the Panthers have been strong at home with a 4-2 record. The weather forecast predicts a very cold day with a light breeze and broken clouds.
Bucs Preview
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a challenging stretch of games recently. They lost 29-28 to the Atlanta Falcons in a close game. Baker Mayfield threw for 277 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception in that game.
The Buccaneers also faced a tough game against the New Orleans Saints, losing 24-20. Bucky Irving contributed with 55 rushing yards, while Baker Mayfield added 122 passing yards. Their defense showed up, with Christian Izien getting 5 solo tackles and 3 assists.
In the game against the Arizona Cardinals, the Buccaneers secured a 20-17 win. Baker Mayfield had 194 passing yards and 1 touchdown, helping them get the win. Antoine Winfield Jr. had an interception, contributing to the team’s defensive strength.
Panthers Preview
The Carolina Panthers are looking to improve their offense. In the last game, they had 154 passing yards and 127 rushing yards against the New Orleans Saints. Bryce Young leads the team with 2,500 passing yards and 19 touchdowns this season.
Rico Dowdle is the top running back for the Panthers. He has 978 rushing yards and six touchdowns this season. Chuba Hubbard also contributes with 462 rushing yards.
The Panthers’ defense has room for improvement. They rank 29th in opponent scores and 32nd in opponent offensive yards. Key defensive players include Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, who each have multiple interceptions this season.
Betting Prediction
The Buccaneers have a strong offense this season. They are ranked 4th in scoring and 3rd in passing yards. Their rushing game is also solid, sitting at 4th place.
On defense, Tampa Bay is good at getting sacks and recovering fumbles. They rank 5th in sacks and 4th in fumble recoveries. This could be a problem for the Panthers’ offense.
The Panthers’ offense is not strong this season. They are ranked 30th in passing yards and 22nd in scoring. Their defense also struggles, ranking 32nd in opponent offensive yards allowed.
- Pick: Buccaneers -3.0 (-108)
