With their playoff chances on the line, the Panthers will be without their best cornerback as they travel to Tampa Bay to take on Tom Brady.
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Despite having a mixed 2022 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are surprisingly likely to advance. The NFC South division’s weakness puts the Buccaneers in a strong position to advance, despite the fact that they appear to have tried everything to avoid being considered for the playoffs.
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Carolina Panthers on New Year’s Day, Tom Brady and the team will know that they are in control of their own destiny. They will face the Dallas Cowboys in the wildcard round if they win the game and clinch the division.
At 1:00 p.m. ET, the Buccaneers, and Panthers will kick off at Raymond James Stadium, with FOX airing the game. Both teams have published their most recent injury reports.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Injury Report
It is almost certain that Tom Brady will face the Panthers. Although the star quarterback is entitled to veteran rest every Wednesday, he looks to be in fine form and well practiced to face the team from Carolina. However, Jaycee Horn (wrist) of the Panthers has been ruled out of Sunday’s game due to injury.
There are some important players still in question on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ final injury report for their matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. While six other players are listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game, cornerback Carlton Davis III (shoulder) and outside linebacker Carl Nassib (pectoral) are both listed as doubtful.
Defensive lineman Vita Vea (calf) and offensive tackle Donovan Smith (foot) could be game-time decisions on Sunday, according to Bucs head coach Todd Bowles.
With a victory over Carolina, the Buccaneers can clinch the division, guaranteeing them a home first-round game and the fourth seed in the NFC. Additionally, it would make their Week 18 game in Atlanta essentially meaningless. I
n the event that the Panthers triumph, they will tie the Buccaneers in the standings and hold the tiebreaker due to a head-to-head sweep. In that case, only a Buccaneers victory over the Falcons and a Panthers loss in New Orleans on the final weekend would allow the Bucs to reclaim the South.
