The Carolina Panthers are poised to break two NFL records over the next year of football. First, they have the longest active streak of losses as a favorite with twelve over the past four seasons. The NFL record is 14
such losses. Odds are Carolina won’t be favored in any games going forwards this season, so this streak will have the opportunity to extend into 2026. Second, they have won seven games as an underdog this season. The NFL record is eight, meaning that the Panthers will the opportunity to tie it this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Week 16
Spread
Buccaneers: -2.5 (-118)
Panthers: +2.5 (-104)
O/U
45.5 (-118/-104)
Moneyline
Buccaneers: -148
Panthers: +126
This is comical at this point, but it is what it is. The Carolina Panthers are agents of chaos that are determined to play with their food. Their food, to be clear, is us. Betting on them at this point is a personal journey that is above analysis and logic. Make peace with your own finances and loved ones before proceeding. That goes for betting for or against them.
The above odds were current as of the writing of this post. You can take a look at—and place a bet on—live odds for this game and more here at FanDuel Sportsbook.
