2022 NFL Week 18: Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers January 6, 2022 by Marc Jerbs

On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Carolina Panther in Week 18 of the 2022 NFL season.

Kick-off is set at 4:25PM EST at the Raymond James Stadium.

The defending champions are assured of a playoff seat.

However, their seeding in the NFC is still not yet finalized.

They could move up as high as the No. 2 seed in the NFC if they win and the LA Rams lose to the San Francisco 49ers.

They just need to focus on getting the job and win the game.

No need to get pressured on the other NFL games.

The Carolina Panthers will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2nd time this season.

Their first meeting was not a good one, they were routed 32-6 at home.

Head coach Matt Rhule would want to get a win over the Tampa Bay as the regular season closes.

However, it will take a lot of good plays and high-value defense to stop QB Tom Brady and his Buccaneers.

The sportsbook handicappers have installed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the favorites to win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday's Week 18 regular season finale.