The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers are both 7-7 as the two teams continue to fight for dominance in the NFC South. Though they’re both at .500, the Bucs have a slight net point advantage that puts them at No. 1. The teams meet this Sunday for the first time this season, and the game will likely shift that balance of power… at least until they meet again in Week 18 for the final game of the regular season.
The Buccaneers vs. Panthers game will kick off at 1 p.m. ET this Sunday on Fox. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this Sunday’s game and get the full Week 16 schedule for the rest of the league.
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How to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers:
Date: Sunday, Dec. 21
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV channel: FOX
Streaming: DirecTV, FOX One, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo + more
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers game time:
The Buccaneers vs. Panthers game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT this Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers game channel:
The game between the Buccaneers and the Panthers will air on FOX.
How to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers game without cable:
You can stream FOX on platforms like DirecTV and Fubo, and the game will also be available on FOX’s streaming platform FOX One. You can also tune in on NFL+ for mobile viewing.
NFL Week 16 schedule:
All times Eastern.
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Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025
Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025
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Bills vs. Browns: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
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Vikings vs. Giants: 1:00 p.m.(FOX)
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Buccaneers vs. Panthers: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
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Chargers vs. Cowboys: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
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Jets vs. Saints: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
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Chiefs vs. Titans: 1:00 p.m.(CBS)
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Bengals vs. Dolphins: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
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Falcons vs. Cardinals: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
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Jaguars vs. Broncos: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
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Steelers vs. Lions: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
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Raiders vs. Texans: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
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Patriots vs. Ravens: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Monday, Dec. 22, 2025
How to watch NFL games in 2025:
Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you’re looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market-game local and primetime game in the season on your phone — but only a select few regular season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.
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When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That’s six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season — and that’s not counting your local RSN’s for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can’t forget about Fox One, Fox’s first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don’t already have access to it).
Confused? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.
- Free trial available
- Unlimited cloud DVR storage
- Free ESPN unlimited
- Entirely sports-focused
- Doesn’t include NBC
- You probably already have access to Prime Video
- Only Thursday Night Football games
- Can only watch MOST live games on your phone
- All ESPN content in one place
- Content from NFL Network and NFL RedZone
- Bundle option with NFL+
- Only ESPN games available with the base service
Tickets for the 2025 NFL season are on sale now.
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Every way to watch NFL games this season:
To recap, here are all the ways you can watch NFL games in 2025.
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