The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to face the Carolina Panthers in a game crucial to the team's playoff chances on Sunday. On Saturday, Carolina put its biggest offensive weapon on injured reserve. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Saturday that Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is headed to injured reserve for a knee and calf injury just a day before the Buccaneers face off against the Panthers.

The Carolina Panthers narrowly missed out on upsetting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in Week 13. But if they want to hit the mark this time, they'll need to come out on top of a few key battles. Here are the some of the most important matchups for Sunday's NFC South showdown: With usual starting right tackle Taylor Moton listed as doubtful due to a knee injury,

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off against a Carolina Panthers team that is bouncing back and playing competitive football. They may not be winning consistently, but they are making every game closer than many expect.