TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes the field prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hands the ball off to Bucky Irving #7 during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hands the ball off to Bucky Irving #7 during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers huddles up with his teammates during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is tackled by Nic Scourton #11 of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown with Chris Godwin Jr. #14 during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)