Chasing playoff berth, Buccaneers take on Panthers

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have done enough to stay in the chase for a postseason spot, but they can't afford a slip-up.

The Carolina Panthers will try to knock an opponent out of playoff contention for the second week in a row when they visit the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon at Tampa, Fla.

"We understand where we are," Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said. "It's great to be playing