Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 12/26/21 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head out on the road for Week 16 of action and will travel to Carolina to take on the Panthers. Tampa Bay was shut out last week at home to the Saint 9-0. Tom Brady threw for 214 yards and an interception. The loss was the Bucs first loss in their last five games. 

Tampa Bay is 10-4 on the season and remain the leaders of the NFC North. The Bucs are 4-3 on the road this season and beat Carolina last season 46-23. Tampa Bay averages 29.3 points per game which ranks 1st in the NFL. 

The Carolina Panthers head into Week 16 riding a four game losing streak. Carolina is 5-9 on the season and sit 4th in the NFL South. The Panthers carry a 2-5 home field record with a 2-1 divisional record. 

The Carolina Panthers have been held together by their defense. The Panthers allow 314 yards per game which is 2nd best in the NFL. Cam Newton has just 623 passing yards on the season. Newton has contributed 4 touchdowns with 4 interceptions.