The Panthers capped their scoring with a 32-yard touchdown run from Williams, his second of the day, making it 31–23. Trailing late in the fourth quarter, McCown drove the Buccaneers to the Carolina 36-yard line, but was intercepted by DB Richard Marshall.
As a sign of respect for his last official game, the Panthers let veteran QB Vinny Testaverde kneel down the ball on the game's last play. The Panthers finished the season with a record of 7–9.