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Baker Mayfield set to make return vs. Panthers, looks to turn around struggling Buccaneers

— The last-place Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in need of a spark.

Oct 23, 2026, 10:24 am - AP

Season Leaders

Passing Yards

121/201, 11 TD, 2 INT

Rushing Yards

Receiving Yards

Sacks

Tackles

Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Name	Status	Est. Return
Antoine Winfield Jr.A. Winfield Jr.S	OutRibs	1 Nov
Luke GoedekeL. GoedekeOT	OutCalf	1 Nov
Emeka EgbukaE. EgbukaWR	OutConcussion	1 Nov
Baker MayfieldB. MayfieldQB	QuestionableThumb	25 Oct
Christian RozeboomC. RozeboomLB	IRFinger	30 Nov

Carolina Panthers

Name	Status	Est. Return
Monroe FreelingM. FreelingOT	QuestionableKnee	25 Oct
Thomas IncoomT. IncoomLB	OutCalf	1 Nov
Jaelan PhillipsJ. PhillipsLB	OutHamstring	1 Nov
Bam Martin-ScottB. Martin-ScottLB	IR-RHamstring	25 Oct
Jonathon BrooksJ. BrooksRB	IRAbdomen	8 Nov

Buccaneers

DATE	OPP	RESULT
19/10/26	vsPIT	L26-19 OT
9/10/26	@DAL	W24-16
5/10/26	vsGB	L17-14
28/9/26	vsMIN	L23-16
21/9/26	vsCLE	L23-19

Panthers

DATE	OPP	RESULT
19/10/26	@PHI	W25-14
5/10/26	vsDET	W32-26
28/9/26	@CLE	L21-18
21/9/26	@ATL	W34-3
14/9/26	vsCHI	L59-37

Data is currently unavailable.

National Football Conference

NFC South	W	L	PCT	PF	PA
Carolina	3	2	.600	146	123
Atlanta	2	4	.333	142	153
New Orleans	2	4	.333	152	178
Tampa Bay	1	5	.167	119	138

NFL News

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Browns RBs Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson expected to play

The Browns' top two running backs, Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, are expected to play against the Titans after being sidelined with injuries.

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Bears TE Cole Kmet out for season after knee injury vs. Patriots

Bears tight end Cole Kmet will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after he suffered a serious right knee injury during Chicago's 30-24 win over New England.

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