Tampa Bay controls the opening quarter with Irving’s touchdown and a commanding edge in yards and possession.
Tampa Bay carries a 7-0 lead into the second quarter after Bucky Irving scored the game’s first touchdown. The Buccaneers have 96 total yards and eight first downs, compared with Carolina’s 19 yards and one first down. Irving leads all players with 54 yards from scrimmage—50 rushing and four receiving—while Tampa has held possession for 12:23 to Carolina’s 2:37. The Panthers’ lone drive ended with a lost fumble, and they have yet to answer.
Key Performers
Bucky Irving (TB): 54 total yards, 1 touchdown Tez Johnson (TB): 33 total yards