NFL expert picks for Panthers vs. Buccaneers in Week 18

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On Saturday, the Carolina Panthers will have a chance to clinch their first playoff berth since 2017 and their first NFC South title since 2015. But the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are looking for their fifth straight division crown, will be standing in their way.

Can the Panthers knock off the reeling Bucs, losers in seven of their last eight games? Or will Tampa deny Carolina, at least momentarily, of their long-awaited trip to the postseason?

Let's see who the experts are picking to come out on top here in Week 18 . . .

USA Today Sports​

Panthers (3): Chris Bumbaca, Nate Davis, Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz

Buccaneers (3): Jarrett Bell, Nick Brinkerhoff, Tyler Dragon

NFL Media​

Panthers (6): Colleen Wolfe, Adam Rank, Marcas Grant, Nick Shook, Eric Edholm, Kevin Patra

Buccaneers (4): Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks, Maurice Jones-Drew, Grant Gordon

ESPN​

Panthers (2): Pamela Maldonado, Lindsey Thiry

Buccaneers (6): Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Dan Graziano, Eric Moody, Jason Reid, Seth Wickersham

CBS Sports​

Panthers (3): Tyler Sullivan, Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg

Buccaneers (4): Pete Prisco, Jared Dubin, Ryan Wilson, John Breech

Pro Football Talk​

Panthers (0):

Buccaneers (2): Mike Florio, Chris Simms

Sports Illustrated​

Panthers (2): Mitch Goldich, Matt Verderame

Buccaneers (4): Clare Brennan, Gilberto Manzano, Conor Orr, John Pluym

Total​

Panthers: 16

Buccaneers: 23

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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Panthers vs. Buccaneers 2025: NFL expert picks for Week 18

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