CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass during warm-ups before a game againist the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers smiles during warm-ups before the start of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warm-ups before the start of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warm-ups before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers walks on the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: B.J. Askew #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is tackled by Na'il Diggs #53 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jermaine Phillips #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles Muhsin Muhammed #87 of the Carolina Panthers during a game at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Kevin Carter #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tries to tackle Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers during a game at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers watches during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hands the ball off to teammate Warrick Dunn #28 against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jon Beason #52 of the Carolina Panthers reacts to making a stop on defense against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers falls to the ground as do Chris Harris #43 and Chris Gamble #20 of the Carolina Panthers during a game at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass over Chris Gamble #20 of the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jerramy Stevens #86 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is tackled by Richard Marshall #31 of the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Muhsin Muhammed #87 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after gaining a first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Teammates Julius Peppers #90 and Maake Kemoeatu #99 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate after Pepper blocked a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Head coach Jon Gruden (R) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shakes hands with head coach John Fox (L) of the Carolina Panthers after the game at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Teammates Jake Delhomme #17 and Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Alex Smith #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops a pass as he is hit by Na'il Diggs #53 of the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fumbles the ball on a hit by Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Damione Lewis #92 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 38-23. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers crosses the goal line against Sabby Piscitelli #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Muhsin Muhammed #87 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after making a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 08: Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers watches the action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)