How to watch Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Carolina Panthers today in what will be Tampa Bay’s first division game of the 2017 season. The 2-4 Bucs desperately need to win this game to maintain a tiny sliver of playoff hopes, while the 4-3 Panthers are trying to win the division.

While both teams appear to be on different trajectories, this should be a competitive game. The Bucs are one-point favorites according to the bookies, while the Panthers have struggled to put together an offense and have lost their last two games. If the Bucs defense can find a spark, they may actually stifle Cam Newton and company.

For that to happen, though, they need a healthier secondary than they’ll get. The Bucs’ top two cornerbacks, Brent Grimes and Robert McClain, are both out with injuries, as is third-stringer and special teams ace Josh Robinson. That leaves the Bucs with extremely little cornerback depth, and a safety group that has been uninspiring this season—not a recipe for success.

On the other hand, Jameis Winston has had a very good season and has a dangerous group of receivers. If he can get that deep ball to DeSean Jackson going, the Bucs can score a lot of points.

Here’s everything you need to know to watch the game.

Panthers vs. Buccaneers

Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.

Game time: Sunday, October 29, 1:00 p.m. ET

TV channel: FOX (Check whether you get the game)

Announcers: Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston

Online streaming: Fox Sports Go

Matchup history: Panthers lead all-time 20-13

Odds: Bucs are one-point favorites

Enemy blog: Cat Scratch Reader

Twitter: @Bucs_Nation

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