Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) gets a lift from teammate center Jeff Faine (52) after scoring a first quarter touchdown during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson (33) fumbles the ball after being hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Arrelious Benn, center,celebrates with teammates Josh Freeman (5) and Mike Williams (19) after catching a first-quarter touchdown-pass against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson (33) gets hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader Courtney Russ during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson (33) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) gets past Carolina Panthers defensive end Tyler Brayton (96) during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) throws a first half pass during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Everette Brown (91) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) flies through the air over Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey to the endzone to score a first quarter touchdown during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) flies through the air over Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey to the endzone to score a first quarter touchdown during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kellen Winslow (82) pulls in a second quarter touchdown pass between Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason (52) and safety Charles Godfrey (30) during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers running back Josh Vaughn (32) dives over the goal line to score a second quarter touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Defending for Tampa Bay is Barrett Ruud (51) and Sean Jones (26) (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) flies through the air over Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey to the endzone to score a first quarter touchdown during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) flies through the air over Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey to the endzone to score a first quarter touchdown during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) throws a pass as Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derek Landri (61) moves in during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. the Bucs defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell Williams (24) runs past Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Ed Johnson (99) on a 45-yard fourth quarter touchdown run during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) outruns Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason (52) and linebacker Nic Harris (59) after a third quarter reception during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. The Bucs defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan "BucNasty" during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) breaks through the Carolina Panther defensive line during the game between the Buccaneers and the Panthers in their NFL game in Tampa, Fla, Sunday, November 14, 2010. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) runs for several yards while getting pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Nick Hayden (98) during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 in Tampa, Fla.(AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) outrusn Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason (52) and linebacker Nic Harris (59) during an NFL football game Sunda, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) gets tripped up by Carolina Panthers cornerback Chris Gamble (20) as Buccaneers' Mike Williams (19) looks on during an NFL football game Sunda, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Andre Neblett (68) knocks down Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) during an NFL football game Sunda, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Erik Lorig (44) battles with Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Harris (59) during an NFL football game Sunda, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Gettis (12) finds running room after catching a screen pass during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Panthers in their NFL game in Tampa, Fla, Sunday, November 14, 2010. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) looks for a receiver during the game between the Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers in their NFL game in Tampa, Fla, Sunday, November 14, 2010. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) is brought down by Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) after catching a pass for a first down during the game between the Buccaneers and the Panthers in their NFL game in Tampa, Fla, Sunday, November 14, 2010. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) waits in the tunnel before the start of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 in Tampa, Fla.(AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) breaks through the Carolina Panther defensive line during the game between the Buccaneers and the Panthers in their NFL game in Tampa, Fla, Sunday, November 14, 2010. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) scrambles for a first down during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Panthers in their NFL game in Tampa, Fla, Sunday, November 14, 2010. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) evades the tackle by Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derek Landri (61) during the game between the Buccaneers and the Panthers in their NFL game in Tampa, Fla, Sunday, November 14, 2010. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) finds an opening in the Carolina Panther defensive line during the game between the Buccaneers and the Panthers in their NFL game in Tampa, Fla, Sunday, November 14, 2010. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) during the game between the Buccaneers and the Panthers in their NFL game in Tampa, Fla, Sunday, November 14, 2010. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell Williams (24) runs for a touchdown in the third quarter as Carolina Panthers safety Sherrod Martin (23) defends during the game between the Buccaneers and the Panthers in their NFL game in Tampa, Fla, Sunday, November 14, 2010. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader Ashley Lamb during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunda, Nov. 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox shows his frustration late in the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Panthers in their NFL game in Tampa, Fla, Sunday, November 14, 2010. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 31-16. (AP/Margaret Bowles)