Which staff member will nail their pick this week?
As the Buccaneers get set to take on the Panthers in Carolina following their disappointing Thursday night loss to the Atlanta Falcons last week, we here at Bucs Nation will dive into some picks and predictions for Tampa Bay’s big Week 16 matchup against an NFC South opponent.
Check it all out below.
Predictions
Offense
Tampa Bay appeared to have their offense clicking a bit more consistently than they have in recent weeks, perhaps months. But it fell apart in the end when a Baker Mayfield interception shifted the momentum Atlanta’s way. This week, they will rely heavily on the run game meaning that Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, and Sean Tucker will total 150 yards on the ground and two touchdowns.
Defense
The Bucs just can’t do anything right defensively. They apply pressure early and often but cant seem to make stops when it matters most. Will that be the case this week? Who knows. But they will at least record three sacks and an interception off Carolina’s quarterback Bryce Young.
Week 16 Staff Picks
Gil Arcia (11-3): Panthers 24, Bucs 20
Mike Kiwak (10-4): Bucs 24, Panthers 20
Evan Wanish (11-3): Bucs 23, Panthers 21
Will Walsh (8-6): Bucs 22, Panthers 18
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