TAMPA, Fla. -- While no longer in control of their playoff destiny and needing some help from the Atlanta Falcons Sunday night (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are doing their part, taking a 27-7 head in the first half against the Carolina Panthers.
After Mike Evans hauled in a 2-yard grab from quarterback Baker Mayfield on the opening drive, rookie running back Bucky Irving took a screen pass 42 yards to the Carolina 1-yard line.
Evans then hauled in a 1-yard pass working against Caleb Farley.