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Posted by: @badabingbucs

McMillian.  Definitely over. Needs 71 yards for 1,000. Had 10 targets last time against Bucs for 73 yards.  I think they will try to get him the 1,000

this is from SI, of of two "key matchups" in their view:

"Tetairoa McMillan vs. Buccaneers’ Secondary

Two weeks ago, we profiled the matchup between Tetairoa McMillan and Mike Evans. The Panthers’ young star has many similarities to the Buccaneers’ all-time leading scorer, and he’s likely to be named offensive rookie of the year at season’s end. McMillan won that matchup vs. Evans in Week 16 with 6 receptions for 73 yards and 1 TD, while Evans was held in check, totaling just 31 yards on 5 catches. 

The Panthers lack depth of talent at the WR position, and McMillan should, and will, be targeted early and often in this game. 

For the Buccaneers, the pressure will be on their depleted secondary. Starting outside corners Zyon McCollum and Jamel Dean have both already been ruled out for this matchup, and rookie CB Benjamin Morrison’s status is still up in the air — as it has been for the majority of the season. 

This creates a distinct advantage for McMillan, who, if Morrison can’t go, will be drawing coverage from the likes of Jacob Parrish or Kindle Vildor, two players who lack the size needed to match up with a towering receiver like McMillan. Not only that, but Vildor is a reserve corner who has spent much of the season on the sidelines, and Parrish has operated as the team’s primary nickel corner all year. 

The Buccaneers will need to send a lot of safety coverage in McMillan’s direction, which means that Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith will have an important role to play in trying to slow down the Panthers’ most talented pass-catcher."

 


 
Posted : Jan. 2, 2026 2:15 pm
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