Carolina Panthers 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23
The Panthers finished up the season on a nice note as they beat pretty much the Bucs second team as they were resting up for the playoffs. Matt Moore had a solid game for the Panthers as he completed 15 of 24 passes for 174 yards with 2 TD passes and 1 interception. The Panthers finally took my advice and fed DeAngelo Williams the football and he was outstanding. Williams carried the football 20 times for 121 yards (6.1 ypc) with 2 TD runs. DeShaun Foster also got some work in as he carried the football 11 times for 46 yards (4.2 ypc). Steve Smith (5 rec, 48 yards) and rookie TE Dante Rosario (3 rec, 36 yards, TD) both had decent games receiving. The Panthers finished with 180 yards rushing on 37 carries (4.9 ypc) and they also completed 15 of 24 passes for 169 yards.
Linebacker Jon Beason (10 tackles) and CB Richard Marshall (9 tackles, sack, interception) led the way for the Panthers defense. The Bucs finished up with 107 yards rushing on 26 carries (4.1 ypc) and they also completed 21 of 28 passes for 196 yards.