Struggling Buccaneers Visit NFC South-Leading Panthers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the NFC South-leading Carolina Panthers on Oct. 25 amid a difficult 1-5 start and after a late-game collapse against Pittsburgh. Tampa’s offense has struggled, and Baker Mayfield’s availability remains uncertain as he recovers from a thumb injury; rookie Jalon Daniels may make another start. Carolina enters as the division leader, with previews emphasizing its chance to extend its advantage and predicting a challenging matchup for Tampa. One betting analysis expects a low-scoring game, citing Tampa’s offensive problems and the strength of its defense.