December 4, 2011; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) smiles after he scored a touchdown during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Carolina won 38-19. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dives over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense, including middle linebacker Mason Foster (59), outside linebacker Geno Hayes (54), strong safety Sean Jones (26) and defensive end Da'Quan Bowers (91), to score from the one-yard line during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dives over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense, including defensive end Da'Quan Bowers (91), middle linebacker Mason Foster (59) and strong safety Sean Jones (26), to score on a one-yard run during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after scoring on a one-yard run during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Legedu Naanee (17) celebrates after scoring on a 19-yard touchdown pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Legedu Naanee (17) pulls in a 19-yard touchdown pass while being covered by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders middle linebacker Mason Foster (59), defensive back E.J. Biggers (31) and strong safety Sean Jones (26) during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) eludes Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Quincy Black (58) during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth (10) follows through on a 44-yard field goal in front of Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay' Michael Koenen holds for Barth. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) smiles after scoring against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-19. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) cuts between Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders Elbert Mack (33) and Tanard Jackson (36) during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Geno Hayes (54) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back E.J. Biggers (31) stops Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) after a reception during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris reacts late in the Buccaneers' 38-19 loss to the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Johnson (11) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson on a fourth and three during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Johnson (11) throws a second-half pass as teammate guard Davin Joseph (75) blocks Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) slips a tackle by Carolina Panthers cornerback Darius Butler (27) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Luke Stocker (88) cannot hold on to the ball after being hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back E.J. Biggers (31) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, right, talks to outside linebacker Jason Williams (54) after a penalty against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell (11) is lifted off his feet by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back E.J. Biggers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) smiles after scoring on a one-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

December 4, 2011; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders perform during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Carolina won 38-19. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

December 4, 2011; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Johnson (11) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

December 4, 2011; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders perform during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Carolina won 38-19. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) drops back to pass during a game between the Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-19 in an NFL game Sunday, December 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) slaps hands with fans as he runs off the field following an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) finds a hole in the defensive line during a game between the Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-19 in an NFL game Sunday, December 4, 2011, in Tampa,Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Johnson (11) looks for an open receiver during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Johnson (11) waits to exit the tunnel before the start of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Johnson (11) looks downfield for a receiver during a game between the Carolina Panthers and the Buccaneers. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-19 in an NFL game Sunday, December 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hands off to Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) in the first drive against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-19 in an NFL game Sunday, December 4, 2011, in Tampa,Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)