Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheer before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
The Bucs regular season came to an end Sunday with a 9-0 win over the Carolina Panthers. The win gave the Buccaneers the division title again and, most importantly, secured a playoff spot. Monday night (January 15), the Bucs will host the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium. This will be the fourth straight season the Bucs have moved on to the postseason. It's a special accomplishment, especially given how many figured the Bucs would be in a rebuilding year without Tom Brady at quarterback.
Both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles are banged up so the extra day of rest could be helpful for both squads. Baker Mayfield had a noticeable limp in the Bucs win today. He only had 137 yards on the day. Fortunately the Bucs defense came up big. As for the Eagles, Jalen Hurts has been struggling too with his finger injury. Pro Football Talk reports that X-rays showed no fracture. We'll know more Thursday when the Eagles issue their injury report. As for now, Hurts is considered day-to-day.
Congratulations to the Bucs on their third straight NFC South title win. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished the season with a 9-8 record. But keep in mind there was that stretch when they lost 5 out of 6 games, making playoff possibilities seem pretty bleak. Check out these photos from field level from the game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waves to fans after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
A young Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan fan looks on before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waves to fans after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after a field goal during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles walks onto the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Shy Tuttle #99 of the Carolina Panthers fight for position during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Devin White #45 and Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers react during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes a selfie with a fan prior to a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
DJ Chark Jr. #17 of the Carolina Panthers fumbles the ball after a hit from Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers and Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers embrace after the game at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheer before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
