Buccaneers have a clear target against the Panthers in Week 7, but Carolina’s surging offense won’t make it easy

The 1-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a critical Week 7 NFC South divisional matchup against the 3-2 Carolina Panthers. A to Z Sports previewed the clash, noting that while the Buccaneers need a victory to stay relevant in the division, Carolina enters as a formidable opponent under head coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young, who currently leads the NFL in passing yards per game.

Evan Winter highlights that Tampa Bay's best path to success lies in targeting Carolina's depleted cornerback unit, where Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson are sidelined. Offensively, the writer expects the Buccaneers to lean heavily on Chris Godwin Jr., while Carolina's balanced attack features in-form running back Chuba Hubbard alongside a productive passing unit.