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Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Panthers

BY IRA KAUFMAN Todd Bowles had a task for equipment director Brad Berlin after Sunday’s game in Charlotte — can you scrounge up another dozen game balls? With their season literally on the line, the Bucs dominated the line of…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 1:07 AM
Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Panthers
Key Things to Know
  • Ira Kaufman outlines key takeaways from Tampa Bay's 43-13 road victory over the Carolina Panthers.
  • Bucky Irving rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns as Tampa Bay totaled 258 rushing yards.
  • The Buccaneers defense forced four turnovers and sacked Carolina quarterback Bryce Young five times.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ira Kaufman analyzed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' dominant 43-13 road victory over the Carolina Panthers. Tampa Bay controlled the game through a relentless rushing attack that generated 258 yards, allowing quarterback Baker Mayfield to ease back from a thumb injury with just 11 pass attempts. Running back Bucky Irving led the ground effort with 106 yards and two touchdowns, while the Buccaneers defense forced four turnovers.

Kaufman highlights defensive standouts, including YaYa Diaby registering three sacks against Bryce Young and Calijah Kancey returning a fumble 32 yards for a score. Carolina struggled offensively as Young was sacked five times and intercepted twice. The victory improved Tampa Bay to 2-5, keeping their divisional hopes alive ahead of an upcoming home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

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