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Buccaneers crush turnover-prone Panthers 43-13 in Baker Mayfield's return

Tampa Bay dominated Carolina on the road in a 43-13 rout fueled by a massive ground attack and four opponent turnovers. Baker Mayfield made his comeback from a thumb injury as the visitors built a 17-0 first-quarter lead and a 33-6 advantage by halftime.

The rushing attack exploded for 258 yards, led by Bucky Irving with 106 yards and two scores, alongside Kenneth Gainwell and Sean Tucker finding the end zone. The defense chipped in with multiple interceptions off Bryce Young, a fumble returned for a touchdown by Calijah Kancey, and a defensive two-point conversion.

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