Carolina Panthers' Brandon LaFell (11) reacts after his touchdown catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Sean Jones (26) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Josh Freeman (5) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Kellen Winslow (82) leaps over a Carolina Panthers player as Jordan Senn (57) closes in during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) runs as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Da'Quan Bowers (91) tries to tackle during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris reacts to a call during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrate Stewart's touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tanard Jackson (36) and E.J. Biggers (31) defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scrambles past Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Da'Quan Bowers (91) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Kellen Winslow (82) tries to leap over Carolina Panthers' Sherrod Martin (23) as Chris Gamble (20) and Dan Connor (55) look on during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Dec, 24, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers fans react in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE

December 24, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kregg Lumpkin (28) runs for yardage during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-US PRESSWIRE

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton smiles as he sits on the bench during the third quarter of the Panthers' 48-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. The Panthers won 48-16. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Josh Freeman, center, sticks the ball over the goal line for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Sherrod Martin (23) defends during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 48-16 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris, right, greets Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, after the Panthers' 48-16 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Dec, 24, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) scores a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ahmad Black (43) defends in the fourth quarter. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 48-16 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton gestures as he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, talks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris, right, before an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) drops back to pass under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Michael Bennett (71) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. Newton set a rookie passing record on the play. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

December 24, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) takes the field before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-US PRESSWIRE

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) runs into the end zone for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' E.J. Biggers (31) trails the play during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mason Foster (59) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) leaps over teammate Richie Brockel (47) as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Quincy Black (58) defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Arrelious Benn (17) catches a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers' Darius Butler (27) defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Brandon LaFell (11) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers' E.J. Biggers (31) for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)