How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Panthers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2024 Week 17

Updated Dec. 29, 2024 11:13 a.m. ET

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At 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are at home against the Carolina Panthers.

Offensively, the Buccaneers have been a top-five unit, ranking fifth-best in the NFL by putting up 28.5 points per game. They rank 22nd on defense (23.5 points allowed per game). The Panthers rank 25th in points per game (18.9), but they've been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking worst in the NFL with 29.9 points allowed per contest.

Find out how to watch this matchup on TV in the article below.

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How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Panthers

• When: Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET
• Where: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
• TV: Watch on CBS

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Buccaneers vs. Panthers: Head-to-Head

• Tampa Bay has defeated Carolina four times in the past five matchups.
• In those games, the Panthers have a 3-2 record ATS, while the two teams have gone over the point total on three occasions.
• Carolina has put up 3 fewer points than Tampa Bay in their past five games.

Buccaneers' 2024 Schedule

Buccaneers Stats & Insights

• Tampa Bay has the third-best offense this season in terms of passing yards (246.1 passing yards per game), but ranks second-worst defensively (250.3 passing yards allowed per game).
• The Buccaneers are totaling 143.6 rushing yards per game on offense (seventh in the NFL), and they rank 10th on the other side of the ball with 104 rushing yards allowed per game.
• With 18 forced turnovers (16th in NFL) against 22 turnovers committed (20th in NFL), Tampa Bay's -4 turnover margin ranks 20th in the league.

Buccaneers Key Players

• Baker Mayfield has helped drive the Buccaneers' offense this year, piling up 3,920 passing yards with 34 passing touchdowns, 15 interceptions and a 70.9% completion percentage.
• Bucky Irving has generated 920 rushing yards (5.5 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns in 15 games for the Buccaneers.
• Rachaad White has contributed to the Buccaneers' offense by running for 583 yards (41.6 yards per carry) and three rushing touchdowns.

Panthers' 2024 Schedule

Panthers Stats & Insights

• Carolina struggled in the passing game last season, ranking worst in the NFL (161.2 passing yards per game). However, it ranked third-best on the other side of the ball, giving up just 171.5 passing yards per game.
• From an offensive standpoint, the Panthers ranked 20th in the NFL last season with 104.1 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 23rd in rushing yards allowed per contest (122.4).
• With 11 forced turnovers (32nd in NFL) against 20 turnovers committed (14th in NFL) last season, Carolina's -9 turnover margin ranked 25th in the league.

Panthers Key Players

• In 12 games, Bryce Young has thrown for 1,949 yards (162.4 per game), with 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions, and a completion percentage of 60.2%.
• In 13 games, Xavier Legette has 41 receptions for 439 yards (33.8 per game) and four touchdowns.
• Adam Thielen has 38 receptions for 461 yards (57.6 per game) and three touchdowns in eight games.

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