Panthers' division title hopes dashed in 30-24 loss to Bucs
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Jan. 01, 2023 03:25 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore runs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore runs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:11 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Jan. 01, 2023 03:27 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:01 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Jan. 01, 2023 04:01 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans scores in front of Carolina Panthers cornerback CJ Henderson during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans scores in front of Carolina Panthers cornerback CJ Henderson during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Jan. 01, 2023 03:55 PM EST
Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:43 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Jan. 01, 2023 01:19 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore scores past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore scores past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:06 PM EST