Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) misses a catch as Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson (21) defends in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Arizona Cardinals' Darren Fells (85) celebrates after making a touchdown catch against Carolina Panthers' Melvin White (23) in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Jerricho Cotchery (82) misses a catch as Arizona Cardinals' Antonio Cromartie (31) defends in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Graham Gano (9) kicks a field goal against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald (11) runs after a catch as Carolina Panthers' Josh Norman (24) defends in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Jerricho Cotchery (82) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Antonio Cromartie (31) in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) runs past Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson (21) and Jerraud Powers (25) in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates his touchdown with Cam Newton in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinalsin Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs into the end zone for a touchdown past Arizona Cardinals' Jerraud Powers (25) in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates with center Ryan Kalil (67) after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals defense in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals' Ryan Lindley (14) throws a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals defense in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates his touchdown with Cam Newton in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) reacts after making a play against the offense of the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Arizona Cardinals' Ryan Lindley (14) scrambles under pressure from the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Jerricho Cotchery (82) runs after a catch as Arizona Cardinals' Antonio Cromartie (31) defends in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown by Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians before an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs on the field before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians looks out on the field before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams smiles as he stretches with his daughter Rhiya, 4, before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Darren Fells (85) scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) signals after making a first down against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Arizona Cardinals' Ryan Lindley (14) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Arizona Cardinals' Ryan Lindley (14) looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) fights for extra yards against the defense of the Carolina Panthers during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, right, is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Jerraud Powers, left, in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, right, knocks Arizona Cardinals' Antonio Cromartie, left, out of bounds after Cromartie intercepted a Newton pass in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) faces off against Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians looks for a call in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Team members examine injured Carolina Panthers' Philly Brown (16) in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Arizona Cardinals' Antonio Cromartie (31) returns an interception against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Arizona Cardinals running back Marion Grice (23) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs for a long gain against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Jerricho Cotchery (82) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Antonio Cromartie (31) in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Mike Tolbert, left, and Cam Newton, right, celebrate Tolbert's touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Mike Tolbert (35) runs past Arizona Cardinals' Rashad Johnson (26) for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles away from Arizona Cardinals' Calais Campbell (93) in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart, center, is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Marcus Benard, right, and Calais Campbell, left, in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Melvin White (23) hits Arizona Cardinals' Ted Ginn (19) in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. Ginn fumbled the ball and the Panthers recovered. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Fozzy Whittaker (43) runs for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Tre Boston, top, celebrates Kevin Reddick's, bottom, after Reddick's fumble recovery against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Frostee Rucker (98) in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) and Joe Webb (14) celebrate a Panthers' touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen, front, tries to make a catch against Arizona Cardinals' Tony Jefferson, back, in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass as Arizona Cardinals' Calais Campbell (93) attempts a tackle in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Bene' Benwikere (25) runs for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) runs the ball with Carolina Panthers free safety Tre Boston (33) during an NFC Wild Card football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs as Arizona Cardinals' Larry Foote (50) defends in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals' Sam Acho (94) knocks the ball from Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. The play was ruled an incomplete pass. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) intercepts an Arizona Cardinals pass as Josh Norman (24) and Bene' Benwikere celebrate in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) tries to pump up the fans in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers celebrate after they win against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates in the final moments of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates with fans after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers players including Cam Newton (1) celebrate in the final moments in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates with fans after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates with fans after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates the Carolina Panthers's victory over the Arizona Cardinals during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers celebrates their victory over the Arizona Cardinals during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates the Carolina Panthers's victory over the Arizona Cardinals during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates the Carolina Panthers's victory over the Arizona Cardinals during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) shakes hands with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) after Carolina Panthers' victory over the Arizona Cardinals during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals' Ted Ginn (19) is hit by Carolina Panthers' Ben Jacobs (53), Carrington Byndom (37), and Adarius Glanton (57) in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Arizona Cardinals' Ryan Lindley (14) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. The Panthers won 27-16. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hugs teammate Greg Olsen after their victory over the Arizona Cardinals during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) and Kony Ealy (94) celebrate after a sack against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. The Panthers won 27-16. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after a touchdown during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders wait to perform before an NFC Wild Card football game Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs around the field after defeating the Arizona Cardinals during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) smiles on the sideline during an NFC Wild Card football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Derek Anderson (3) and quarterback Joe Webb (14) during an NFC Wild Card football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform before an NFC Wild Card football game Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs upfield during an NFC Wild Card football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform before an NFC Wild Card football game Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals running back Kerwynn Williams (33) is tackled by Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) and outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58)during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after a touchdown during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Fozzy Whittaker (43) rushes for a touchdown during an NFC Wild Card football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) throws a pass during an NFC Wild Card football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) talk after an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates on the sideline during an NFC Wild Card football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera throws a penalty flag back to an official during an NFC Wild Card football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform before an NFC Wild Card football game Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Referee Ed Hochuli (85) speaks to Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is tackled by Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Kevin Reddick (52) during an NFC Wild Card football game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)