Buccaneers vs Panthers predictions, graded
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers · Week 7, 2026 · Sun, Oct 25 · Final: Buccaneers 43, Panthers 13 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Buccaneers vs Panthers? Of 10 pundits with a call on record, all 10 take the Panthers. 5 named a score; the median has the Panthers by 8. The Buccaneers won 43-13, so 0 of 10 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 1 out of 100.
Who the room took
10 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callBuccaneers vs Panthers picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 3 Panthers
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Panthers
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Panthers
The other 3 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 3 Panthers.
Buccaneers vs Panthers score predictions
5 pundits named a score; the median call is Panthers by 8, and the final was Buccaneers by 30.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsPanthers 27, Buccaneers 17Miss · 2
- Richard ShermanPanthers 27, Buccaneers 13Miss · 12
- Tyler SullivanPanthers 28, Buccaneers 20Miss · 0
- Pete PriscoPanthers 24, Buccaneers 23Miss · 0
- John BreechPanthers 23, Buccaneers 20Miss · 0
Buccaneers at Panthers: how they came in
The Buccaneers are 1-5; the Panthers are 3-2 and have won 2 straight. It is a division game. On win totals, 10 pundits put the Buccaneers at 8.5 wins on average, and 12 pundits put the Panthers at 7.4 wins on average.
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina · Division game
- Record coming in
- 1-5 · 119 scored, 138 allowed
- Last games
- L 19-26 vs Steelers Week 6
- W 24-16 at Cowboys Week 5
- L 14-17 vs Packers Week 4
- Unit ranks
- offense 22nd, defense 6th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 10 pundits · average 8.5 · 2 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 5 Buccaneers games
- Record coming in
- 3-2 · won 2 straight · 146 scored, 123 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 13th, defense 28th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 7.4 · 2 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 5 Panthers games
Buccaneers and Panthers players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Buccaneers
- Baker MayfieldStarting QB · QB
922 passing yards · 3 TD, 4 INT · 60.6% completions · 6 games · 32nd in the NFL in passing yards
Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost (a QB2)
“Mayfield does not have elite rushing upside, but he is a standout pick as a QB2 when you pair everything together.” the article →
Baker Mayfield to finish top 17 at his position, by passing yards
“Because you can't tell me that Baker Mayfield is not a top fifteen sixteen seventeen quarterback.” the article →
- Bucky IrvingRB1 · RB
825 rushing yards on 167 carries · 8 TD · 22 catches for 106 · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in rushing yards
Bucky Irving to be 1st on the depth chart
“A lot of people are convinced Irving will be a committee back this season. ... Irving still averaged 20.3 touches per game. That's workhorse usage by modern standards.” the article →
Bucky Irving to fall short of his draft cost (RB22, Overall RK57 | ECR vs. ADP: -13)
“Irving could be a nice bounce-back candidate in 2026 or a massive disappointment that loses work to Gainwell and Tucker all year. I'll buy the dip if he slips in some drafts, but I won't go out of my way to draft him this season.” the article →
- Emeka EgbukaWR1 · WR
31 catches for 278 yards · 2 TD · 7 games · 80th in the NFL in receiving yards
Emeka Egbuka to be 1st on the depth chart
“He's going to be the alpha receiver in Tampa” the article →
Emeka Egbuka to be 1st on the depth chart
“Egbuka can establish himself as the team's clear WR1 and return WR1/2 production.” the article →
- Cade OttonTE1 · TE
23 catches for 211 yards · 0 TD · 8 games · 118th in the NFL in receiving yards
- David WalkerSack leader · LB
4 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 8 games · 29th in the NFL in sacks
- Josiah TrotterTackle leader · LB
1 sack · 36 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 13th in the NFL in solo tackles
Panthers
- Bryce YoungStarting QB · QB
2,197 passing yards · 16 TD, 6 INT · 60.4% completions · 8 games · 8th in the NFL in passing yards
Bryce Young: a roster call with no direction stated
“I don't expect a Bryce Young extension. I believe that he'll play in year four.” the article →
Bryce Young to sign a new deal
“We're not we're not wondering anymore if he's gonna get a new contract from Carolina. Like, this is this is it.” the article →
- Chuba HubbardRB1 · RB
619 rushing yards on 134 carries · 7 TD · 26 catches for 167 · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in rushing yards
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“The projected starter is Chuba Hubbard” the article →
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“he is probably again the clear lead for the Panthers this week” the article →
- Tetairoa McMillanWR1 · WR
46 catches for 625 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
“His favorite Round 3 targets include ... Tetairoa McMillan” the article →
Tetairoa McMillan to fall short of his draft cost (a top 20 wide receiver price tag)
“And I cannot pay this price tag for Tedderow and McMillan where he is going... So Ted Romig Millen, a top 20 wide receiver price tag. No, thank you” the article →
- Darren WallerTE1 · TE
23 catches for 299 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 63rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Darren Waller to be cut
“Darren Waller , TE, Panthers” the article →
- Princely UmanmielenSack leader · LB
3 sacks · 12 solo tackles · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
- Devin LloydTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 31 solo tackles · 2 interceptions · 7 games · 43rd in the NFL in solo tackles
Devin Lloyd to win Defensive Player of the Year
“He should be considered the early favorite for Defensive Player of the Year.” the article →
Every call on Buccaneers at Panthers
1–11 of 11
Carolina Panthers to beat Bucs
I'm gonna take the Panthers as well, but it's a lower confidence pick for me
Carolina Panthers 27 — Bucs 17
So like I said, I'm going Panthers twenty seven seventeen.
Carolina Panthers to beat Tampa
I don't like the Panthers. I love the Panthers... So I'm really high on Carolina this week.
Carolina Panthers to beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers
I like Bryce Young to take care of business... Give me Carolina.
Carolina Panthers 27 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13
But give me Carolina 27 to 13.
Carolina Panthers 28 — Buccaneers 20
Buccaneers at Panthers Projected score : Panthers 28, Buccaneers 20
Carolina Panthers 24 — Bucs 23
Pick: Panthers 24, Bucs 23
Carolina Panthers 23 — Buccaneers 20
Panthers 23-20 over Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers to beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Before traveling to Soldier Field, Tampa Bay faces the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta. That could be an 0-3 stretch right before the trade deadline
- Miss · 0The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Game Outcome Picks2026 season
Carolina Panthers to beat Tampa Bay
you're gonna be at home versus Tampa Bay week seven. That's a win.
a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Aug 28, 2026 - Miss · 0The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Game Outcome Picks2026 season
Carolina Panthers to beat Tampa Bay
Week 12, we are going to Tampa Bay. We're gonna sweep Tampa. I got I got a dub there.
a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Aug 28, 2026