Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prays in the end zone during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

A close up of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) Superman shoes and socks during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) makes a catch against New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis (28) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws against Carolina Panthers strong safety Quintin Mikell (27) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) evades a tackle from New Orleans Saints strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (32) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) is chased down by Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) rushes for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers lead 7-6 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) rushes for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers lead 7-6 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked byCarolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison (97) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers lead 7-6 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera on the sideline during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) is tackled by Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) and defensive end Mario Addison (97) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers fans watch in the rain during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) celebrates an intercepted pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) is tackled by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker David Hawthorne (57) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) on the field during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

The back of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) jersey during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) makes a reception and runs upfield during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after throwing a game winning touchdown during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) celebrates on the sideline during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers lead 7-6 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) shake hands after an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates with fans after defeating the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)