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Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Week 12, 2026 · Raymond James Stadium · Monday, Nov 30, 8:15 PM ET · outdoors
Carolina Panthers3–4 · Elo 1446 · Bryce Young
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3–5 · Elo 1523 · Baker Mayfield · Home
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What the forecasters say
| Forecaster | Favors | TB | CAR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elo | TB 67% | 67% | 33% | TB 1523 vs CAR 1446, implied spread TB −4.8 |
| The blend | TB 67% | 67% | 33% |
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Moderate favorites where the models roughly agree. No edge found either way in the replays. The blend is as good as anything.
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Details
- Rest: TB 8 days, CAR 8 days.
- Quarterbacks. TB: Baker Mayfield (0 Elo). CAR: Bryce Young (+6 Elo). Expected starters from ESPN's depth chart with the injury report applied, refreshed every three hours.
- Weather. Outdoors. The kickoff forecast is pulled from Open-Meteo once the game is within 7 days, from Monday.
Injury report
ESPN's report, refreshed every three hours. Out and doubtful players are treated as unavailable; questionable players usually play. Only the quarterback feeds Elo directly; the rest is in the market's number.
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | AJ Dillon | RB | Out | Coach's Decision · Dillon (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's contest against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports. |
| CAR | Bobby Brown III | DT | Out | Hand · Brown (hand) is inactive for Thursday night's matchup against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports. |
| CAR | Damien Lewis | G | Out | Knee · Lewis (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Packers. |
| CAR | Haynes King | QB | Out | Coach's Decision · King (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as the Panthers' emergency No. 3 quarterback against the Packers on Thursday night, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports. |
| CAR | Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Out | Coach's Decision · Sanders (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's matchup with Green Bay, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports. |
| CAR | Jaelan Phillips | LB | Out | Hamstring · Phillips (hamstring) is considered day-to-day, Joe Person of The Athletic reported Monday. |
| CAR | Torricelli Simpkins III | G | Out | Ankle · Simpkins (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Packers. |
| CAR | Corey Bullock | C | Questionable | Quadriceps · Bullock (quadriceps) exited Thursday's 27-19 loss to Green Bay and did not return, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports. |
| CAR | Will Lee III | CB | Questionable | Hamstring · Lee (hamstring) is day to day but should have a chance to "test" his injury this week, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. |
| TB | Emeka Egbuka | WR | Out | Foot · out |
| TB | Yaya Diaby | LB | Out | Knee - MCL · Head coach Todd Bowles said that Diaby (knee) has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain and won't be available for Sunday's game against the Bears, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. |
On the Wire
Since Friday: Jaguars at Ravens, 38 points toward JAX, now 21% for the home side (Elo 40%); Giants at Eagles, 6 points toward NYG, now 40% for the home side (Elo 47%); Rams at Commanders, 4 points toward LAR, now 30% for the home side (Elo 40%); Lions at Dolphins, 4 points toward MIA, now 26% for the home side (Elo 41%); Raiders at 49ers, 3 points toward LV, now 80% for the home side (Elo 77%); and 1 more below. Read more →
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rose to 1523; Atlanta Falcons fell to 1457. Read more →
AFC East: Bills 5-1. AFC North: Browns 5-2. AFC South: Jaguars 4-2. AFC West: Chiefs 5-1. NFC East: Giants 4-2-1. NFC North: Vikings 6-0. NFC South: Panthers 3-3. NFC West: 49ers 6-1. Unbeaten: Vikings. Winless: Chargers. Read more →
Since 2026-10-13: Chicago Bears now 75% to make the playoffs; Atlanta Falcons 16%. From 3,000 simulated seasons. Read more →
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