Panthers 31, Buccaneers 13

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) is called for a face mask penalty as he tries to get past Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Mark Barron (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) is brought down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Michael Adams (21) after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) rushes past Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) and defensive end Da'Quan Bowers (91) during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scrambles to get away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) pulls in a 1-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) celebrates with teammate tight end Ben Hartsock (84) after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) congratulates tight end Greg Olsen (88) after Olsen caught a 1-yard pass for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Mike James, right, cannot hang on to a pass as he is guarded by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis, left, during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)


Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) gets past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) for a 12-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) celebrates his 12-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with teammate Chris Scott (75) during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon (8) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)


Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) is tripped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Leonard Johnson (29) after a reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Buccaneers' Adrian Clayborn (94) chases on the play. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) pushes off Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) to score on a 6-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after scoring on a 6-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)


Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert dives over the goal line on a 3-yard touchdown pass play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)


Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) shakes hands with a fan after Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert scored a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a 3-yard pass from Newton during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

