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Bucs beat Panthers 43-13 in Charlotte for first division win

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Monday, Oct. 26, 2026In the Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 edition

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 43-13 on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, according to the team's official schedule. It was the Bucs' first win this season over an NFC South opponent, the team said.

Tampa Bay ran for 258 yards, according to the team's game notes. Bucky Irving led with 106 rushing yards and two touchdowns, Kenny Gainwell added 88 yards and Sean Tucker scored on a 46-yard run. Yaya Diaby sacked Carolina quarterback Bryce Young three times.

The Bucs led by 27 points at halftime after scoring 33 first-half points, the team said. Tykee Smith blocked a Carolina extra point, and Zyon McCollum returned it for a defensive two-point conversion.

The win moves Tampa Bay to 2-5, based on the results posted on the schedule. The Bucs host the Atlanta Falcons at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Raymond James Stadium.

Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers official schedule and Buccaneers game notes

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