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Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game recap: Everything we know from Week 16
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The Carolina Panthers are now on the doorstep of their first division title in a decade.
Here's everything we know from Sunday's thrilling victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . . .
Final score
Panthers 23, Buccaneers 20
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Keys to the game
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The Panthers defense contained the Bucs' potent passing game. Quarterback Baker Mayfield passed for 145 yards while receiver Mike Evans , often a terror against Carolina, caught five balls for just 31 yards and a score.
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Quarterback Bryce Young kept the offense moving with his playmaking ability. He completed 21 of his 32 throws for 191 yards and two touchdowns.
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Panthers wideout Tetairoa McMillan also starred on offense, posting a game-high 73 receiving yards and a score.
It was over when . . .
With 2:20 remaining in the game, rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald nailed his third field goal—a 48-yarder to give the Panthers a 23-20 lead.
Tampa , on the ensuing possession, was able to get down as far as Carolina's 37-yard line. But Mayfield, while trying to find Evans around the 30-yard line, threw an interception to Panthers rookie safety Lathan Ransom with 49 seconds left.
The Panthers then kneeled out the clock to finish off the win.
Players of the game
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QB Bryce Young: 21-of-32, 191 yards, two touchdowns, 21 rushing yards
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WR Tetairoa McMillan: six receptions, 73 yards, touchdown
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OLB Nic Scourton : four tackles
What's next?
The Panthers (8-7) will stay in Charlotte for Week 17 to host the NFC-leading Seattle Seahawks (12-3) for their final home game of the regular season.
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