A three-game losing streak has put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a bit of a precarious situation, albeit with about 60% of the season still to be played. Fortunately, a visit from the Carolina Panthers gives the Buccaneers an opportunity, at least, to get back on firmer ground.
An unusual 2017 schedule with most of its intra-divisional matchups backloaded has the Buccaneers preparing to play an NFC South opponent for the first time. Three of Tampa Bay's next four games, in fact, are against division foes, though the Buccaneers are looking no further down the schedule than Sunday.