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The coincidence wasn’t lost on Baker Mayfield. Standing in the same room at Bank of America Stadium where he was informed late last season by the Carolina Panthers he was being released, Mayfield spoke to reporters about winning an NFC South championship with his new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, Tampa Bay's defense forced two turnovers and the Buccaneers defeated the Panthers on Sunday 9-0 to win their third straight NFC South title and reach the playoffs for the fourth straight season.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed to the playoffs for the fourth straight season — and they have their defense to thank. Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, the defense pitched a shutout and the Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 9-0 on Sunday to win their third consecutive NFC South title. Tampa Bay (9-8) was facing an all-or-nothing scenario entering Sunday’s game with a win clinching a playoff spot and a loss resulting in elimination.

As the Bucs seek a division-clinching win in Charlotte they'll get a second crack at rookie QB Bryce Young and will have to deal with a highly-ranked pass defense anchored by DT Derrick Brown

The Buccaneers dismantled the Jaguars in a 30-12 Christmas Eve victory

Baker Mayfield's precision passing, Mike Evans' two touchdowns and Antoine Winfield Jr.'s all-around defensive dominance led the Buccaneers to a 30-12 victory over Jacksonville that has them one win away from a division title