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Buccaneers Win 26-23 in OT Over Panthers, Tie Falcons in NFC South

Dec 2, 2024, 12:41 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched a thrilling overtime victory against the Carolina Panthers, ending the game with a score of 26-23. The decisive moment came when Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin made a 30-yard field goal. The game was marked by a dramatic sequence where Panthers' Chuba Hubbard fumbled the ball, which was recovered by the Buccaneers. This turnover was preceded by an exceptional one-handed catch by Adam Thielen, putting the Panthers in potential game-winning field goal range. The win moves the Buccaneers to a 6-6 record, tying them with the Atlanta Falcons for first place in the NFC South, although the Falcons hold the tiebreaker due to their season sweep over Tampa Bay.