Panthers, Bucs To Collide In Tampa

A pair of NFC South foes wrap up the regular season in Tampa this Sunday when the Panthers face the Buccaneers.  The Panthers eliminated themselves from playoff contention with last week’s 20-13 loss to the Cowboys.  Carolina has been held out of the postseason since 2005.  The Bucs, who have already secured the division title, were clipped by edged by the 49ers last week, 21-19.  Tampa Bay is locked in to the fourth seed in the NFC playoffs, and will meet the New York Giants in the opening round.  The Buccaneers beat the Panthers 20-7 in Week Four.