The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured their third consecutive NFC South title after Sunday’s 9-0 win over the Carolina Panthers. Tampa Bay (9-8) entered Sunday’s game in a do-or-die situation, with the win clinching a playoff spot, and a loss resulting in elimination.
Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, while Bryce Young finished 11 of 18 for 94 yards and the Panthers had two potential touchdowns overturned.
The Buccaneers have now qualified for the postseason in four consecutive seasons, with their Wild Card berth leading to a run to Super Bowl LV in 2020 while becoming the first team in NFL history to win a Super Bowl in its home stadium.
As the lowest-seeded division winner, the Buccaneers get the highest-seeded Wild Card team. Times and dates for the games will be announced at the end of Week 18.
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