FOX has the call on Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 PM ET when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-5) take on the Carolina Panthers (3-2) at Bank of America Stadium. In the Buccaneers vs Panthers odds, Carolina is -3.5 with a 44.5 total.
Tampa Bay has scored 119 and allowed 138; Carolina has scored 146 and allowed 123. Below are the matchup table, each team’s numbers and the ESPN injury report.
Buccaneers vs Panthers Odds at a Glance
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers |
| Records | Buccaneers 1-5 (1-1 road), Panthers 3-2 (1-1 home) |
| Spread | Panthers -3.5 (-105), Buccaneers +3.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | Buccaneers +154, Panthers -185 |
| Total | 44.5 (Over -110, Under -110) |
| Venue | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC |
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET |
| TV | FOX |
Source for the Buccaneers vs Panthers odds: DraftKings through ESPN at 5:19 AM ET on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Juice is shown in parentheses.
Buccaneers Preview: 1-5 Heading to Charlotte
First, the road team in the Buccaneers vs Panthers odds. Tampa Bay sits at 1-5 through six games, 1-1 on the road. Most recently, a 19-26 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers (at home) closed out Week 6 for Tampa Bay. The scoreboard math for Tampa Bay: 119 points for, 138 against, -19 net.
Tampa Bay game by game:
- Week 1: L 27-33 at Cincinnati Bengals
- Week 2: L 19-23 vs. Cleveland Browns
- Week 3: L 16-23 vs. Minnesota Vikings
- Week 4: L 14-17 vs. Green Bay Packers
- Week 5: W 24-16 at Dallas Cowboys
- Week 6: L 19-26 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
ESPN’s statistical leaders for Tampa Bay: Quarterback Baker Mayfield has 61/96, 615 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT. Bucky Irving is the top rusher (96 CAR, 452 YDS, 2 TD). The top target has been Emeka Egbuka (28 REC, 240 YDS, 2 TD). The sack leader is David Walker (4); Josiah Trotter leads in tackles (52).
Tampa Bay averages 19.8 points and 313.8 yards per game, split between 186.0 passing and 127.8 rushing. A 36.8% third-down rate and a 47.4% red-zone touchdown rate go with 5.8 yards per attempt and 4.8 per carry for Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay concedes 23.0 points a game; the yardage allowed is 237.7 passing and 75.5 rushing per game. Tampa Bay has 11 sacks, has allowed 22, and sits at -3 in turnover margin (8 takeaways, 11 giveaways). Tampa Bay has made 14-14 on field goal tries.
Panthers Preview: 3-2 and at Home
Carolina is the home side in the Buccaneers vs Panthers odds. Heading into Sunday, the Carolina side owns a 3-2 record and is 1-1 at home. Week 6 ended with Carolina posting 25 points against the Philadelphia Eagles and giving up 14, a win. Carolina has now strung together two straight wins. Carolina already had its bye in Week 5. Points for and against stand at 146 and 123 for Carolina, a net of +23.
Carolina game by game:
- Week 1: L 37-59 vs. Chicago Bears
- Week 2: W 34-3 at Atlanta Falcons
- Week 3: L 18-21 at Cleveland Browns
- Week 4: W 32-26 vs. Detroit Lions
- Week 6: W 25-14 at Philadelphia Eagles
Carolina averages 29.2 points and 418.6 yards per game, split between 309.8 passing and 108.8 rushing. A 38.8% third-down rate and a 66.7% red-zone touchdown rate go with 7.7 yards per attempt and 4.3 per carry for Carolina.
Opponents score 24.6 points per game against Carolina and gain 369.2 yards, 132.2 of it on the ground. Carolina has 11 sacks, has allowed 12, and sits at +3 in turnover margin (7 takeaways, 4 giveaways). Carolina kickers are 11-11 on field goals.
ESPN’s statistical leaders for Carolina: Bryce Young leads Carolina in passing (121/201, 1,549 YDS, 11 TD, 2 INT). On the ground, Chuba Hubbard leads with 89 CAR, 426 YDS, 4 TD. Tetairoa McMillan paces the pass catchers with 32 REC, 471 YDS, 2 TD. The sack leader is Princely Umanmielen (3); Devin Lloyd leads in tackles (35).
Buccaneers vs Panthers Odds: Injury Report
Injury news can move the Buccaneers vs Panthers odds before kickoff. These lists come from ESPN’s NFL injury report (updated 2026-10-20 09:19 UTC); official Week 7 designations can still change them.
Buccaneers Injury Report
- Out: S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ribs fracture); RB Sean Tucker (quadriceps); CB Benjamin Morrison (quadriceps); QB Baker Mayfield (thumb dislocated)
- Injured reserve (most recent): WR David Sills V (hamstring)
Panthers Injury Report
- Out: RB AJ Dillon (ankle); OT Monroe Freeling (knee)
- Questionable: LB Thomas Incoom (calf)
- Injured reserve (most recent): RB Jonathon Brooks (abdomen surgery); DT Cam Jackson (shoulder surgery)
Buccaneers vs Panthers Statistical Matchup
Tampa Bay’s 186.0 passing yards per game run into the Carolina pass defense allowing 237.0; on the ground it is 127.8 gained against 132.2 conceded. Points: 19.8 scored per game by Tampa Bay, 24.6 allowed by Carolina.
When Carolina has the ball, its 29.2 points and 418.6 yards per game meet the Tampa Bay defense allowing 23.0 and 313.2. Carolina has 11 sacks and has allowed 12; Tampa Bay has 11 and has allowed 22. These figures sit behind the Buccaneers vs Panthers odds.
Buccaneers vs Panthers Odds: Line Movement
Open versus now in the Buccaneers vs Panthers odds: the spread went from Carolina +1.5 at the open to Carolina -3.5. On the total, the total went from 45.5 at the open to 44.5. Carolina moved -102 to -185 on the moneyline and Tampa Bay -118 to +154.
Treat the 44.5 total and the -3.5 spread on Carolina as a snapshot from 5:19 AM ET on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, not a final price.
Buccaneers vs Panthers Odds: Trends & Numbers
- Totals: 2 of Buccaneers games (6) and 2 of Panthers games (5) finished above 44.5 combined points.
- Splits: Buccaneers 1-1 on the road; Panthers 1-1 at home.
- Turnover margin: Buccaneers -3, Panthers +3.
- Third down: Buccaneers 36.8%, Panthers 38.8%.
- Red zone TD rate: Buccaneers 47.4%, Panthers 66.7%.
These are past results only, listed as context for the Buccaneers vs Panthers odds and not as a forecast.
One schedule detail: Carolina (Week 5) already used its bye, so the season totals cover five games.
Scoring gap: Tampa Bay scores 19.8 and Carolina allows 24.6; Carolina scores 29.2 and Tampa Bay allows 23.0, against a 44.5 total.
How to Watch Buccaneers vs Panthers
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
- TV: FOX (NFL.com listing)
Tune in to FOX at 1:00 PM ET for the Sunday game from Bank of America Stadium. Live stats are on ESPN’s game page.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Buccaneers vs Panthers
Where do the Buccaneers vs Panthers odds stand?
The Buccaneers vs Panthers odds: spread Carolina -3.5, total 44.5, moneyline Tampa Bay +154 / Carolina -185, per DraftKings via ESPN at 5:19 AM ET Tuesday.
How can I watch Buccaneers vs Panthers?
Watch on FOX; the Sunday broadcast begins with the 1:00 PM ET kickoff.
What is the start time for Buccaneers at Panthers?
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Where is the Buccaneers at Panthers game?
Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte hosts it.