Carolina Panthers must stay ahead of the NFC South with a win over the Tamp Bay Buccaneers

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, including injuries to top OLB Jaelan Phillips, and how the Panthers can separate themselves from the NFC South division.

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Carolina Panthers coverage, opinions, analysis, exclusive interviews and insight. Mid-week episodes preview the coming game and post-game episodes recap every Carolina Panthers win or loss with a focus on what worked, what didn't and what's next. Hosted by 99.9 The Fan's Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox and WRAL's Chris Lea. Panthers Playbook is part of the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network from Raleigh, North Carolina.