The Buccaneers have Baker Mayfield back, and they have a 7-0 lead over the Panthers after the first drive.

Tampa Bay took the opening kickoff and went 70 yards in 14 plays. Bucky Irving walked into the end zone for a 4-yard score with 7:22 remaining in the first quarter.

Mayfield is 2-for-4 for 23 yards in his return from a broken right thumb, which kept him out three games. Tez Johnson had a 19-yard reception.

Irving has 10 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown.