The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t have to wait until the actual postseason for the high stakes of a playoff matchup.
Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers could be their last home game of the year, unless they defeat their division rivals, thereby clinching the NFC South title and a home playoff game as the NFC’s No. 4 seed.
As they go through their preparations for a must-win week, the Bucs are well aware of what’s on the line: