Grading the Carolina Panthers offense vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Grading the Panthers offense vs. Tampa Bay

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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Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 24: Cam Newton #1 hands the ball to teammate Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Running Back: C

Jonathan Stewart converted the fourth down to extend the game and opportunity for a Panthers win, barely. After being stymied all game Stewart got just enough push to move the pile for a first down with just 39 seconds left in the game. He finished with just 19 yards on seven carries.

Rookie Christian McCaffrey added 39 yards on nine carries but wasn’t near as effective in the passing game. After routinely contributing out of the backfield and in the slot, McCaffrey only had two catches for 19 yards.

Fellow running back Fozzy Whittaker again added a single carry and one catch in the game.

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