Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman throws a warm up pass before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) leads the Carolina Panthers onto the field to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) leads the Carolina Panthers onto the field to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Michael Smith makes a catch before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dallas Clark (44) runs with the ball before during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams makes a catch before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell (11) warms up prior to an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) leads the Carolina Panthers onto the field to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) makes a one handed catch before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Erik Lorig (41) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20), making his 200th career start for the Buccaneers, carries the team flag onto the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman throws a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman throws a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) celebrates with wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) and running back Doug Martin (22) after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) catches a 6-yard touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano applauds during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) cuts back away from Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) and linebacker Jon Beason (52) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) stops Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Barber is making his 200th career start for the Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis (58) celebrates with teammate defensive end Antwan Applewhite after stopping Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sammie Stroughter during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) stops Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Barber is making his 200th career start for the Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass as his line stops the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth (10) kicks a 36-yard field goal as Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) attempts to block the kick during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Holding for Tampa Bay is Michael Koenen. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) backpedals during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) finds a hole as teammate center Geoff Hangartner (63) blocks Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) throws a pass fullback Erik Lorig (41) during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dallas Clark (44) catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason (52) during the secondquarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) after a reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Mark Barron (24) hits Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) from behind during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) is stopped by Carolina Panthers defensive back Haruki Nakamura during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) after a reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) turns upfield away from Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Frank Kearse (99) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ahmad Black (43) intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Louis Murphy (83) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Defending on the play is Buccaneers' Eric Wright (21). (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) eludes Carolina Panthers guard Amini Silatolu after intercepting a third-quarter pass from Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Mark Barron (24) knocks a pass away from Carolina Panthers wide receiver Louis Murphy (83) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Connor Barth (10) de los Buccaneers anota un gol de campo ante los Panthers de Carolina el domingo 9 de septiembre de 2012. (AP Foto/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) blocks a fourth-quarter punt by Carolina Panthers punter Brad Nortman (8) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers recovered the punt. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) runs away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell (11) pulls in a third-quarter touchdown pass in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Mark Barron (24) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Ron Edwards (96) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay fans celebrate Tampa's win over the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay fans celebrate Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber's (20) 200th game as a Buccaneer in a game against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay fans celebrate Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber's (20) 200th game as a Buccaneer in a game against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrate a win over the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneer fans celebrate a first down in a game against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dallas Clark (44) gains extra yardage after a pass reception in a game against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) pulls in a pass during a game against the Carolina Panthers as Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) defends. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hands off to Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano watches as his team takes the lead on the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Joe Adams (15) tries to gain yardage against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) shakes hands with Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) after the Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) after a reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 16-10. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) tries to get by Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76). The Buccaneers led the Panthers 13-0 at the half in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) helps bring down Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) as Carolina Panthers wide receiver Louis Murphy (83) tries to block. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) blocks the punt of Carolina Panthers punter Brad Nortman (8). The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs back to the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) controls the offense during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dallas Clark (44) runs for several yards during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) controls the offense during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) runs for a first down during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, center, looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton looks back to the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) gets pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Frank Kearse (99) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) controls the offense during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) fends off Carolina Panthers defensive back Haruki Nakamura (43) during a carry during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) fends off Carolina Panthers defensive back Haruki Nakamura (43) during a carry during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) gets pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Frank Kearse (99) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Football fans cheer during an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell (11) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Geoff Hangartner (63) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) runs for a first down during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) runs for a first down during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) looks for an open receiver during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Erik Lorig (41) runs for several yards during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Football fans cheer near the area of the pirate ship during an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) is brought down during a carry during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, center, coaches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) controls the offense during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) throws to an open receiver while getting pressure from Carolina Panthers strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, center, runs for several yards during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) runs for a first down during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Ron Edwards (96) sits on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1). The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) is forced out of bounds by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) as he runs for a first down during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman is brought down during carry during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) sits on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) throws to an open receiver during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, center, coaches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) looks for an open receiver during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, center, looks up at the scoreboard during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber runs with an interception thrown by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on a during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) intercepts a pass by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1). The Buccaneers led the Panthers 13-0 at the half in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Adrian Clayborn (94) bears down on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) as Carolina Panthers tackle Jordan Gross (69) tries to block. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense lines up against the Carolina Panther offense. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth (10) kicks a field goal from the hold of punter Michael Koenen during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Looking on is Carolina Panthers cornerback Chris Gamble(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Michael Bennett (71) causes a fumble by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1). The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws downfield in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, center, looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) gets pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive back Haruki Nakamura (43) during a carry during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Mark Barron (24) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, center, coaches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) pulls in a pass during a game against the Carolina Panthers as Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) defends. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Erik Lorig (41) is brought down by Carolina Panthers linebacker James Anderson during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) bear down on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the end zone. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Adrian Clayborn (94) bears down on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) as Carolina Panthers tackle Jordan Gross (69) tries to block. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Referee Jerry Hughes blows his whistle during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ted Larsen after a game against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers fans bow their heads during a moment of silence for NFL owner Art Modell before an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers observe a moment of silence for former NFL owner Art Modell prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Back Judge Mike Malito watches the play clock during a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Eric Wright (21) fight for the ball. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) finds a hole in the defensive line during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) throws downfield during the game against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws downfield during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) finds a hole in the defensive line during a game against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth (10) kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) scrambles as Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Ron Edwards (96) pursues. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) catches a pass as Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) defends. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) eludes Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93). The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) heads to the huddle in a game against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

After a rain delay at Raymond James Stadium at halftime, the sun came out toward the end of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) prepares for the game against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hands off to Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22)finds a hole in the defensive line during a game against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) pulls in a pass during a game against the Carolina Panthers as Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) defends. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

A Tampa Bay Buccaneer cheerleader entertains the crowd during a game between the Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

A Tampa Bay Buccaneer cheerleader entertains the crowd during a game between the Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera enters the stadium for the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 16-10 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

Cam Newton, quarterback de las Panthers de Carolina, busca eludir al cornerback de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay, Agib Talib, en el partido del domingo 9 de septiembre de 2012. Newton, sobresaliente con los pases pero también con los acarreos, buscará infligir a los Saints un daño semejante al que les causó Robert Griffin III en la jornada anterior (AP Foto/Chris O'Meara)