Buccaneers 27, Panthers 21

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Josh Freeman (5) is hit as he slides by Carolina Panthers' James Anderson (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. Anderson was called for a personal foul. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Nate Byham (82) catches a touchdown pass against Carolina Panthers' Haruki Nakamura (43) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) misses a catch as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mark Barron (24) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Da'Quan Bowers (91) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) shakes off the tackle of Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Lavonte David (54) as he scrambles for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) throws a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Frank Alexander (90) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Doug Martin (22) runs as Carolina Panthers' Greg Hardy (76) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) throws a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Doug Martin (22) fumbles the ball at the goal line after being hit by Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. The Panthers recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdback. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) recovers a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fumble in the end zone for a touchback during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Brandon LaFell (11) runs into the end zone for a tocuhdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mark Barron (24) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Vincent Jackson (83) makes a touchdown catch despite Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) late during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. Tampa Bay won 27-21 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Dallas Clark (44) rolls out of the end zone after catching a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during overtime of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. Tampa Bay won 27-21. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Dallas Clark (44) reacts after his game-winning touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers in overtime of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. Tampa won 27-21. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)