The NFC South will be determined today as the Carolina Panthers face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with both teams experiencing contrasting seasons. The Buccaneers, initially strong with Baker Mayfield, now find themselves as underdogs against a resurgent Panthers team, who have turned their fortunes around. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. on January 3, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium, airing on ABC. The prediction leans towards a Panthers victory, with a score of 20-16.
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