Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Cheerleaders of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers perform during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Former tightend Jimmie Giles #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor at halftime of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers looks on during warmups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers smiles during warmups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Kicker Olindo Mare #10 of the Carolina Panthers looks after kicking a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Josh Johnson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers loses the ball as he is sacked by defensive end Greg Hardy #76 of the Carolina Panthers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Receiver Legedu Naanee #17 of the Carolina Panthers catches a touchdown pass in front of defenders E.J. Biggers #31 and Sean Jones #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Receiver Arrelious Benn #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is tackled after a reception by defender Captain Munnerlyn #41 of the Carolina Panthers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Josh Johnson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hands the ball off against the Carolina Panthers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: Quarterback Josh Johnson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers December 4, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: A Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader dances in the wind during play against the Carolina Panthers December 4, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: Retired tight end Jimmy Giles #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is inducted into the team's Ring of Fame during halftime ceremonies against the Carolina Panthers December 4, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: Kicker Connor Barth #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers converts a field goal in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers December 4, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Barth converted four field goals in the first half. Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers sets to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers December 4, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers rushes upfield against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers December 4, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the Carolina Panthers runs up the sidelines with a second-quarter pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers December 4, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers catches a pass during warmups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers "flies" to the field for warmups before play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers December 4, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers teases center Ryan Kalil #67 before play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers December 4, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers warms up for play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers December 4, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Josh Johnson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks for an open receiver against the Carolina Panthers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Tightend Jeremy Shockey #80 of the Carolina Panthers hurdles defender E.J. Biggers #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Receiver Arrelious Benn #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is tackled after a catch by defender Charles Godfrey #30 of the Carolina Panthers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers scrambles as linebacker Dekoda Watson #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pursues during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: Running backs Jonathan Stewart #28 and DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate a touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers December 4, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)