In a steady rain, the Buccaneers controlled the line of scrimmage and outrushed Carolina by 121 yards to hold on for a 16-14 win that kept them in contention for a division title depending upon Sunday's Saints-Falcons tilt

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Here's a big hat tip to Carl Granderson. The veteran defensive end wasn't fooled by a Buccaneers pitch to the flat on fourth down, closing quickly on the ball carrier for a loss of seven yards and a turnover on downs. The Saints offense will take over on Tampa Bay's side of the field.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield hits Chris Godwin Jr. on third down in the end zone against the Miami Dolphins in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season.

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The Bucs start a rough stretch to end the season with the division on the line as they kickoff against the Saints in Week 14.

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints in Week 18 to close out the 2025 NFL season on a four-game winning streak