Mayfield's Late Interception Seals Bucs' Loss, Extends Pick Streak

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 18 of 26 passes for 145 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, adding 49 rushing yards on four carries in a 23-20 loss to the Panthers. After an early touchdown, a crucial late interception sealed the defeat. This marked his third sub-200-yard game in four weeks and third consecutive game with a pick, making him one of Week 16's disappointments. Despite the stumble, Mayfield can still lead the Bucs to an NFC South title with two wins.