Fansided · Dec 21, 2025
3 wildly bold Panthers predictions for title showdown with the Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young | Kevin Sabitus/GettyImagesThe Carolina Panthers don’t get many games like this: late December, division stakes, a familiar opponent, and a chance to flip a long-running narrative.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have owned this matchup lately. In fact, since joining the NFC South club, former Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield is 4-0 against Carolina. This is the perfect time for that to change.
But that’s precisely why this one feels dangerous for the Buccaneers, especially with the division title at stake. Here are three wildly bold predictions for Carolina's NFC South championship showdown at Bank of America Stadium.