Tampa Bay’s Mike Evans scored on a 75-yard reception and joined Jerry Rice as the one gamers in NFL historical past to string collectively 10 consecutive seasons with 1,000-plus yards receiving whereas serving to the Buccaneers beat the struggling Carolina Panthers 21-18 on Sunday.

Evans completed with seven receptions for 162 yards, rising his season totals to 61 catches for 1,012 yards and 10 touchdowns. Rice set the league document of 11 straight seasons with greater than 1,000 yards receiving from 1986 via 1996.

The Bucs (5-7) gained for under the second time prior to now eight video games, climbing right into a tie for second place within the weak NFL South. Carolina (1-11) scored late to drag inside a subject purpose, however No. 1 total draft decide Bryce Younger threw an interception with simply over two minutes remaining, ending any probability of coming from behind to win the Panthers’ debut underneath interim coach Chris Tabor.

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Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball in opposition to the Carolina Panthers through the first half at Raymond James Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Carlson/Getty Pictures)

Rachaad White scored an early landing and receiver Chris Godwin scored on a 19-yard run early within the fourth quarter, rising Tampa Bay’s result in 21-10. Chuba Hubbard rushed 104 yards and two TDs for Carolina, and Younger’s 2-point conversion run trimmed Tampa Bay’s result in 21-18 with 5:02 left.

Regardless of dropping six of seven video games following a 3-1 begin, the Bucs started the day trailing Atlanta and New Orleans by one recreation within the NFC South. The Falcons (6-6) beat the New York Jets to stay on high of the division, whereas the Saints (5-7) misplaced to the Detroit Lions to fall right into a tie for second place with the Bucs.

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The Panthers fired Frank Reich final Monday, 11 video games into the coach’s first season main the Panthers. Tabor was promoted to interim coach for the remainder of the season and stated he inspired gamers to “play loose, not reckless” and have enjoyable shifting ahead.

It was the second time in somewhat greater than a 12 months that Carolina confronted Tampa Bay shortly after the in-season hiring of a coach. Matt Ruhle was dismissed in October 2022, two weeks earlier than the Panthers knocked off Tom Brady and the Bucs 21-3 in Charlotte.

Bryce Younger #9 of the Carolina Panthers seems to cross in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers through the fourth quarter of the sport at Raymond James Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Carlson/Getty Pictures)

Evans had 10 catches for 207 yards that earlier time the division rivals met in Tampa. He had a 40-yard reception to arrange White’s 1-yard TD run within the first quarter and turned Baker Mayfield’s quick cross right into a 75-yard TD that put the Bucs forward for good — one play after the primary of Hubbard’s two TD runs put the Panthers up 10-7 late within the third quarter.

INJURIES

Panthers: Performed with out S Vonn Bell (shoulder) and TE Hayden Hurst (concussion), who have been inactive.

Buccaneers: Three defensive starters — LBs Lavonte David (groin) and Devin White (foot) and CB Jamel Dean (ankle/foot) have been inactive. LB SirVocea Dennis, who began in David’s absence the earlier week, additionally sat after being listed on the damage report as uncertain due to sickness. … LB Okay.J. Britt (again) left within the first quarter and didn’t return.

Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball for a landing in opposition to the Carolina Panthers through the fourth quarter of the sport at Raymond James Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Pictures)

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Panthers: Journey to New Orleans to face the Saints.

Buccaneers: Proceed stretch during which they’re enjoying 4 of 5 on the highway, visiting Atlanta.