The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for a crucial Week eighteen matchup against the Carolina Panthers, with a potential boost coming from defensive tackle Calijah Kancey. Kancey, a first-round pick from the 2023 draft, has been ramping up his workload after missing most of the season due to a torn pectoral muscle. Known for his elite speed and power, Kancey has notched eleven point five sacks and twenty-nine quarterback hits in twenty-eight career games. If he suits up, he could significantly strengthen the defensive line and help secure a playoff spot. Meanwhile, running back Rachaad White has been a standout performer, contributing five hundred forty-nine yards and four touchdowns this season, along with key blitz pickups and tough short-yardage runs. The Bucs, currently at seven wins and nine losses, can still claim their fifth straight NFC South title and sixth playoff berth in a row with a win on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium, combined with a Falcons loss to the Saints. All eyes will be on whether Kancey returns to spark a postseason run.

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