Panthers host Buccaneers in NFC South matchup Sunday

Carolina seeks a third straight win in the 1 p.m. kickoff.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

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What happened: The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet this weekend for an NFC South regular-season clash. The matchup airs on FOX as Carolina returns home following last weekend's road victory.

Why it matters: Early divisional positioning is at stake with the two clubs heading in opposite directions. Carolina currently holds the No. 3 seed in the conference standings, while Tampa Bay sits 16th and needs a road win to climb out of the conference basement.

By the numbers: Carolina enters at 3-2 on a two-game winning streak after a 25-14 victory on Oct. 18. Tampa Bay stands at 1-5 following a 26-19 defeat on the same day.

What to watch: Inactives will be announced 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

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