Outside of two performers, the Carolina Panthers failed to show up for yesterday's NFC South showdown against the host Tamp

Irving ran with sensational vision, decisiveness and elusiveness in the Week 17 clash. He picked up a season-high 111 yards after contact, leaving defenders reeling with short-area quickness. Irving identified optimal running lanes and quickly accelerated through creases.

After trading points on their opening drives, the Panthers could not keep up with the Buccaneers offense—as quarterback Baker Mayfield went on to throw five touchdown passes. It was, by far, one of Carolina's worst defensive performances of the year—and that's saying something here in 2024.