A win by the Buccaneers over the Panthers at Raymond James Stadium, and Tom Brady and Tampa Bay will repeat as division champions and earn a postseason berth for the third consecutive year, regardless of what happens in the final week of the regular season.
The Panthers, who are 5-5 under Wilks since Matt Rhule was fired after Week 5, would overtake the Bucs for the division lead in the event of a tie based a 1-0-1 record in the season series. The Panthers beat Tampa Bay 21-3 on Oct. 23. “The important part is it’s something that’s earned,’’ Brady said. “There’s nothing given. There’s nothing you really take for granted. Every year is something different. I think obviously this year … we’ve dealt with some injuries, a lot of different lineup changes, some tough games, a lot of tough calls, close calls. But we have an opportunity now to do something really positive. It’s a big challenge. It’s a great opportunity. You don’t take it for granted.
The Panthers have also benefitted from efficient, smart play by quarterback Sam Darnold. Since taking over for Baker Mayfield, Darnold is 3-1 and hasand no interceptions. Last week, he passed for a season-high 250 yards, throwing for one TD and running for another. Brady is on pace to break the NFL’s single-season record for pass attempts. He has thrown 671 passes through 15 games, just 56 short of the record 727 Matthew Stafford attempted in 2012 with Detroit.
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