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: Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass to Brenton Bersin #11 of the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Wide Receivers: C

The thinnest group on offense got even more slim with an injury to wide receiver Damiere Byrd late in the game. Byrd, who has already returned from Injured Reserve once this season, saw his season conclude early with a lower body injury.

Brenton Bersin led all receivers with three catches and 45 yards. His 23-yard gain to start the final drive boosted an offense in need of immediate production. Fellow receiver Kaelin Clay followed up with another double digit gain adding one additional catch and 23 yards total.

Devin Funchess was held in check, contributing just 11 yards on three catches.

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