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Recap - Buccaneers Defeat Carolina 21-18

Tampa Bay won 21-18 on Sunday against Carolina behind a 162-yard receiving performance from Mike Evans at Raymond James Stadium.

The Buccaneers earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -4.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 36.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.

Rachaad White rushed for 84 yards, while Chris Godwin added 19 yards in the win. Mike Evans and Rachaad White added 162 and 22 receiving yards respectively.

Chuba Hubbard rushed for 104 yards for Carolina, while Miles Sanders added 23 yards. Bryce Young threw for 178 yards for the Panthers, while receivers Jonathan Mingo and DJ Chark Jr. had 69 and 56 yards respectively.

The time of possession battle favored Carolina as their offense was on the field for 33:42, longer than the 26:18 of their opponents.

Tampa Bay heads into a Week 14 battle against the Falcons. Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against New Orleans.