Photos: Panthers vs. Buccaneers
AP Photos from Carolina's win over Tampa Bay in Week 16.

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gerald McCoy (93) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Drew Iddings (91) returns a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fumble during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston, back, fumbles as he is hit by Carolina Panthers' Wes Horton, front, during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. The Panthers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Devin Funchess (17) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Clinton McDonald (98) and Chris Baker (90) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gerald McCoy (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) celebrates after recovering a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fumble during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Graham Gano (9) kicks a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans (13) runs after a catch as Carolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman (20) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' T.J. Ward (43) watch a pass fall incomplete during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) reaches for the ball under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Will Clarke (94) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Damiere Byrd (18) celebrates his kickoff return for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Damiere Byrd (18) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. Carolina Panthers' Bryan Cox Jr (91) leads the play. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Damiere Byrd (18) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston, center, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Wes Horton, right, and Kawann Short, left, during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans (13) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans (13) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Brenton Bersin (11) tries to catch a pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Kwon Alexander (58) and Chris Conte (23) defend during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. Alexander intercepted the pass. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Bobo Wilson (85) catches a touchdown pass against Carolina Panthers' Daryl Worley (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston (3) scrambles against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) runs as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ryan Russell (95) and Gerald McCoy (93) defend during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Freddie Martino (16) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Mike Adams (29) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) chases Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston (3) is chased by Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera reacts to a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston, back, fumbles the ball as he is hit by Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. The Panthers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) celebrates after a fumble recovery against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston (3) fumbles the ball as he his hit by Carolina Panthers' Mario Addison (97) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. The Panthers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)