Panthers 19, Buccaneers 17

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Lavonte David (54) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Derek Anderson (3) looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, right, and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, center, cheer on their team against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)


Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Josh McCown (12) fumbles the ball as Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. McCown recovered his own fumble. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Josh McCown (12) is pressured by Carolina Panthers' Dwan Edwards (92) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Josh McCown (12) is hit by Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Josh McCown (12) fumbles as Carolina Panthers' Mario Addison (97) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. The Panthers recovered. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Jerricho Cotchery (82) catches a touchdown pass against Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Leonard Johnson (29) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Doug Martin (22) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart, top, fumbles the ball as he runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. The Buccaneers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)


Carolina Panthers' Bene' Benwikere (25) breaks up a pass to Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Vincent Jackson (83) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)



Carolina Panthers' Roman Harper (41) knocks the ball from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Josh McCown (12) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. The play was ruled a fumble and the Panthers recovered. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen, left, runs after a catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Brandon Dixon, right, in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Josh McCown (12) dives into the end zone in front of Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) intercepts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans (13) in the closing seconds of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. The Panthers won 19-17. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)