CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers runs for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers' Muhsin Muhammad (87) reaches in vain for a catch as Denver Broncos' Josh Bell (34) defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Jay Cutler #6 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Jay Cutler #6 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after the Broncos score a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Selvin Young #35 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after the Panthers score a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Josh Bell #34 of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass to Muhsin Muhammed #87 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers is introduced against the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Jay Cutler #6 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Muhsin Muhammad #87 of the Carolina Panthers reacts to making a first down against the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers waits for the Denver Broncos offense during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Denver Broncos tackles Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Teammates Jake Delhomme #17 and Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate during their game against the Denver Broncos at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers watches the scoreboard during their game against the Denver Broncos at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Nate Webster #58 of the Denver Broncos tries to tackle Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Head coach Mike Shanahan of the Denver Broncos watches on against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Jay Cutler #6 of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the Carolina Panthers defeated them 30-10 during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers runs off the field after defeating the Denver Broncos 30-10 during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Teammates Ken Lucas #21 and Chris Harris #43 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate after the Denver Broncos missed a field goal during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Eddie Royal #19 of the Denver Broncos tries to get away from the defense of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: The defense of the Denver Broncos tries to stop DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers points down the field against the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Teammates Jake Delhomme #17 and Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate during their game against the Denver Broncos at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Teammates Geoff Hangartner #63 and Na'il Diggs #52 of the Carolina Panthers enter the field during their game against the Denver Broncos at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)