Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Jordan Senn (57) tries to tackle New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory (29) runs past Carolina Panthers free safety Sherrod Martin (23) on a 35-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) pulls in a touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Saints set a franchise season scoring record on the play. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory (29) celebrates his 35-yard touchdown run with fullback Jed Collins (45) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees passes during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is tackled by New Orleans Saints inside linebacker Ramon Humber (53) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton looks on from the sideline during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory (29) crosses the goal line on a 35 yard touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) is tackled by several Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) pulls in a touchdown pass over Carolina Panthers free safety Sherrod Martin (23) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) rushes past Carolina Panthers defensive back Cletis Gordon (25) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) celebrates a pass reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Graham surpassed the single season receiving yards by a tight end later in the quarter. The previous record of 1,290 yards was set by Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow of the San Diego Chargers in the 1980 season.(AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) scores a touchdown on a pass play as Carolina Panthers outside linebacker James Anderson (50) and free safety Sherrod Martin (23) defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Graham surpassed the single season receiving yards by a tight end on the play. The previous record of 1,290 yards was set by Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow of the San Diego Chargers in the 1980 season. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) scores a touchdown as Carolina Panthers free safety Sherrod Martin (23) defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) grimaces on the turf after being sacked by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Martez Wilson (95) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Martez Wilson (95) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers defensive back Cletis Gordon (25) tries to tackle New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Graham surpassed the single season receiving yards by a tight end in the third quarter. The previous record of 1,290 yards was set by Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow of the San Diego Chargers in the 1980 season. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) spikes the ball over the goal post after scoring on a touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Graham surpassed the single season receiving yards by a tight end on the play. The previous record of 1,290 yards was set by Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow of the San Diego Chargers in the 1980 season. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints center Brian De La Puente (60) blocks Carolina Panthers outside linebacker James Anderson (50) as running back Darren Sproles (43) rushes during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes as Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Jason Shirley (71) rushes during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) is tackled by New Orleans Saints strong safety Roman Harper (41) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) scores a touchdown on a pass play as Carolina Panthers outside linebacker James Anderson (50) and free safety Sherrod Martin (23) cover during the third quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Graham surpassed the single season receiving yards by a tight end on the play. The previous record of 1,290 yards was set by Hall of Famer  Kellen Winslow of the San Diego Chargers in the 1980 season. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks to officials during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) spikes the ball over the goal post after scoring on a touchdown as Carolina Panthers free safety Sherrod Martin (23) and outside linebacker James Anderson (50) walk away during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Graham surpassed the single season receiving yards by a tight end on the play. The previous record of 1,290 yards was set by Hall of Famer  Kellen Winslow of the San Diego Chargers in the 1980 season.(AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) rushes during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kealoha Pilares (81) is tackled by New Orleans Saints defensive back Johnny Patrick (32) and outside linebacker Martez Wilson (95) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers running back Josh Vaughan (32) watches from the bench during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. the Saints won 45-17. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) talks with Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) after their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Graham surpassed the single season receiving yards by a tight end in the game. The previous record of 1,290 yards was set by Hall of Famer  Kellen Winslow of the San Diego Chargers in the 1980 season. The Saints won 45-17. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (43) walks of the field after their NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Saints won 45-17. Sproles set an NFL record for most all-purpose yards in a season. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints fullback Jed Collins (45) celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Saints won 45-17. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) laughs with tight end Jimmy Graham (80) on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Saints won 45-17. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is tackled by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tom Johnson (96) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Saints won 45-17. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes as New Orleans Saints defensive back Jonathon Amaya, right, rushes during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Saints won 45-17. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (43) rushes during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Sproles set an NFL record for most all-purpose yards in a season on the play. The Saints won 45-17. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Saints won 45-17. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints fullback Jed Collins (45) crosses the goal line for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers defensive end Thomas Keiser (98) pursues during the third quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints fullback Jed Collins (45) celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Saints won 45-17. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) walks on the field with quarterback Drew Brees (9) after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)