North Charlotte Today

The Carolina Panthers faced a challenging game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending in an overtime loss that spotlighted key moments from kicker Eddy Piñeiro and wide receiver Adam Thielen.

Eddy Piñeiro, known for his accuracy, missed two crucial field goals from 45 and 38 yards. These misses were significant in the three-point loss. "Just got to perform better," Piñeiro stated about his performance. Despite previously having only one miss all season, he now stands at 19-of-22, dropping to third on the NFL's all-time accuracy list behind Harrison Butker and Justin Tucker.

Adam Thielen expressed frustration over a touchdown call in the first half that was ruled incomplete after review. Thielen maintained he had control of the ball, stating, "I think it's a catch because I knew my left hand was locked on it the whole time." NFL vice president of instant replay Mark Butterworth explained there wasn't clear evidence to overturn the call due to an initial bobble.

Despite this setback, Thielen made a notable one-handed catch in overtime and ended with eight catches for 99 yards and a late go-ahead touchdown. Reflecting on recent performances, he remarked on the need to finish drives successfully.

Quarterback Bryce Young delivered his best performance of the year with 298 passing yards and led a go-ahead drive before being matched by Baker Mayfield's tying field goal drive. Panthers coach Dave Canales praised Young's handling of pressure situations and aggressive play style during the game.

The Panthers will aim to address these challenges as they continue their season.