The Panthers control the NFC South

Buccaneers looking to beat NFC South-rival Panthers and bolster hopes for a playoff berth
This isn't a week when coach Todd Bowles feels he needs to find the right words to ensure his Tampa Bay Buccaneers are motivated to face the last-place Carolina Panthers.
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Chasing playoff berth, Buccaneers take on Panthers
The Carolina Panthers will try to knock an opponent out of playoff contention for the second week in a row when they visit the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon at Tampa, Fla. "We understand where we are,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers don't control destiny, but should still be favored to win NFC South
After their Week 16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are back on the outside looking in in regards to the NFC playoff race. That can change for good on Sunday night, though. Tampa's playoff hopes may depend on the outcome of the Atlanta Falcons' matchup on the road against the Washington Commanders,
The Panthers control the NFC South right now
The 8-7 Atlanta Falcons currently lead the 8-7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the NFC South divisional crown thanks to their Week 5 and Week 8 sweep of the Bucs. Traditionally, they would be seen as the team in control of this division with two weeks left to play in the 2024 regular season.
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