The Panthers could easily have won the meeting between the teams in Carolina in Week 13, going down 26-23 in overtime after a spirited display, and the Bucs continue to pick up defensive injuries, with safety Antoine Winfield Jr ruled out for this game. The pesky Panthers are worth backing with a big start.

The Washington Commanders (10-5) will host the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) on Sunday Night Football in Week 17, looking to clinch a playoff berth. Despite the Commanders having the better record, the Falcons are currently a higher seed in the NFC playoff picture because

The stakes are high for a "Sunday Night Football" tilt featuring the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) and the Washington Commanders (10-5). Michael Penix had a nice debut with a victory − and it certainly helped it came against the awful New York Giants.

This isn't a week when coach Todd Bowles feels he needs to find the right words to ensure his Tampa Bay Buccaneers are motivated to face the last-place Carolina Panthers.

The Carolina Panthers will try to knock an opponent out of playoff contention for the second week in a row when they visit the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon at Tampa, Fla. "We understand where we are,

Tampa Bay can take the solo lead in the NFC South with a win against the Panthers and a Falcons loss. The Buccaneers are -8.5 favorites; over/under at 47.5.