Bucs eliminated from playoffs with Falcons’ win
January 5, 2026 - The 2026 NFL season ended Saturday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 16-14 win at home over the Carolina Panthers. However, the division rival Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 19-17 Sunday, which clinched the NFC South for the Panthers. Atlanta's win broke the Bucs' streak of four consecutive division titles and five straight postseason appearances.