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Grading the Panthers offense vs. Tampa Bay

By Brandon Scott

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers lights an imaginary birthday candle on the ball before giving it to a fan after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers lights an imaginary birthday candle on the ball before giving it to a fan after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 24: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers lights an imaginary birthday candle on the ball before giving it to a fan after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

See how each Carolina Panthers offensive unit performed against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16…

Prior to kickoff the Carolina Panthers knew a win would guarantee them a playoff berth regardless of how any other team performed on Sunday. While a win for Atlanta would have given the Panthers an opportunity to earn the NFC South crown on their own, it was understood a victory would extend their season.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers weren’t going to just roll over for Carolina. They have played competitive games in the midst of a lost season dropping their last four contests by less than one score. Sunday was no different as Tampa Bay gave the Panthers everything they could handle.

Eventually, quarterback Cam Newton took over with the game on the line orchestrating his third game winning drive of the season. Newton mishandled the football but recovered for a touchdown, scoring the Panthers only offensive touchdown with 35-seconds remaining.

Following is a look at the grades earned by each offensive unit against the Buccaneers.

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