Having already clinched a playoff berth, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are likely to rest several of their starters on Sunday, similar to what New Orleans did in last year's season finale against Carolina. The Bucs will host a first-round game the following weekend at Raymond James Stadium.

   "We've been resting some of our starters, too -- and we have been for some time," Fox said in reference to his team's injury woes this season. "That's what I say to that."

   Fox later said of preparing for a lot of Bucs reserve players, "There is some personnel stuff involved, but most of it is scheme. They are going to do the same things they do no matter who is in there whether it's offense, defense or the kicking game."

    --Panthers safety Chris Harris and quarterback Vinny Testaverde did not practice on Thursday.