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Playoff picture: What the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to reach the 2023 NFL playoffs

Philip Marsh
Playoff picture: What the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to reach the 2023 NFL playoffsCliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Can the Bucs book their playoff ticket?

The NFC South is the only division in the NFL where the team currently sitting at the top does not have a winning record.

However, at 8-8 with just one game remaining, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers somehow still have control of their playoff destiny. 

Tampa face the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 knowing a win will seal their place in the postseason, but if they slip up the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons could pounce. 

Thankfully for the Bucs, the Panthers have the worst record in the NFL this season at 2-14, but one of those wins came against the Falcons three weeks ago.

The Bucs control their destiny, can they get over the finish line?

Who do the Buccaneers still have to play?

  • Week 18 at Carolina Panthers