Playing the worst team in football is often a good way to get your statistical rankings up.
That’s what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did in Week 13 against the Carolina Panthers last Sunday, defeating them 21-18 at Raymond James Stadium. It was a good week for the defense, holding the Panthers to just 18 points and getting a takeaway off of quarterback Bryce Young. The offense remains a little shakey, but the run game has also improved considerably in the last few weeks as the offensive line has gelled and the running back room has stepped up.
Here is where Tampa Bay ranks statistically after Week 13, per Team Rankings:
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| Rank | Stat | |
| Points per game | 23rd | 19.4 |
| Passing offense | 19th | 220.4 |
| Rushing offense | 30th | 85.2 |
| Total offense | 23rd | 305.6 |
| 3rd down conversions | 15th | 40.36% |
| Red zone scoring | 27th | 47.06% |
| Sack% | 12th | 6.16% |
| Turnovers | 9th | 13 |
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| Rank | Stat | |
| Points allowed | 10th | 20.4 |
| Passing defense | 28th | 257.9 |
| Rushing defense | 10th | 99.0 |
| Total defense | 27th | 356.9 |
| 3rd down conversions | 27th | 42.24% |
| Red zone defense | 4th | 40.00% |
| Sack% | 13th | 7.43% |
| Takeaways | T-12th | 18 |
