Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman throws a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

A view of part of the stadium before a game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

A view of the field prior to a game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

An equipment manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers puts the finishing touches on a game helmet before a game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Jeremy Zuttah #76 and Ted Larsen #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make their way to the field before taking on the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20), making his 200th career start for the Buccaneers, carries the team flag onto the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) celebrates with wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) and running back Doug Martin (22) after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) catches a 6-yard touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth (10) kicks a 36-yard field goal as Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) attempts to block the kick during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Holding for Tampa Bay is Michael Koenen. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers makes a pass during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Wide receiver Mike Williams #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball during a game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) stops Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Barber is making his 200th career start for the Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) is stopped by Carolina Panthers defensive back Haruki Nakamura during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) after a reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) turns upfield away from Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Frank Kearse (99) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scrambles from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) during an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. The Bucs lead 13-0 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) makes a reception during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. The Bucs lead 13-0 at halftime.(Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Eric Wright (21) during an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. The Bucs lead 13-0 at halftime.(Perry Knotts/NFL)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano gives a thumbs up during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. The Bucs lead 13-0 at halftime.(Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Frank Alexander (90) tips a pass from Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) during an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. The Bucs lead 13-0 at halftime.(Perry Knotts/NFL)

Linebacker Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers tackles running back Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) eludes Carolina Panthers guard Amini Silatolu after intercepting a third-quarter pass from Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Mark Barron (24) knocks a pass away from Carolina Panthers wide receiver Louis Murphy (83) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) runs away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) blocks a fourth-quarter punt by Carolina Panthers punter Brad Nortman (8) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers recovered the punt. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Ron Edwards (96) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) shakes hands with Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) after the Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) after a reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 16-10. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell (11) pulls in a third-quarter touchdown pass in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Mark Barron (24) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)