Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans celebrates after scoring with quarterback Baker Mayfield against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Yaya Diaby during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving runs against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Logan Hall during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Yaya Diaby during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker J.J. Russell celebrates after scoring on a blocked punt with wide receiver Trey Palmer during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving plays against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield passes for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)