The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-14, both teams now holding an 8-9 record. However, the division title remains undecided, pending the New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons game. If the Falcons win, a three-way tie at 8-9 will occur, with the Panthers potentially winning the division due to their better head-to-head record. Conversely, a Saints win would secure the Buccaneers a playoff spot based on tiebreakers.
