Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) runs the ball as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) defends during the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

The Carolina Panthers celebrate on the sideline during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to throw the ball downfield during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) runs the ball after an interception during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) fumbles the ball during the NFC Championship football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers free safety Kurt Coleman (20) celebrates during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scrambles with the ball during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Kevin Minter (51) during the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Darren Fells (85) scores a touchdown as Carolina Panthers free safety Kurt Coleman (20) defends during the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) celebrates during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers free safety Kurt Coleman (20) celebrates with outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) and middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) celebrates a touchdown during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers free safety Kurt Coleman (20) celebrates after an interception during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) huddles with teammates in the tunnel prior to the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

A general, overall view of the field is seen prior to the NFC Championship football game between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) huddles with teammates in the tunnel prior to the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians and Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera speak on the field prior to the NFC Championship football game on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (82) runs the ball as Arizona Cardinals strong safety Deone Bucannon (20) defends during the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Fireworks are displayed prior to the NFC Championship football game between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Corey Brown (10) runs the ball during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hands the ball to a fan during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) enters the field prior to the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs the ball as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) defends during the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) celebrates during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) looks to throw the ball downfield during the NFC Championship football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to throw the ball downfield during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown during the NFC Championship football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) looks on during the NFC Championship football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball during the NFC Championship football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) looks to throw the ball downfield during the NFC Championship football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Darren Fells (85) runs the ball during the NFC Championship football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Darren Fells (85) leaps as Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) and middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) defend during the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera yells on the field during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reaches for a touchdown during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hands the ball to a fan during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates following the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates following the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) celebrates following the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

The Carolina Panthers celebrate following the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dumps Gatorade on head coach Ron Rivera during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers' Jared Allen arrives before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) scores a touchdown following an interception during the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) celebrates with fans following the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Confetti is seen on the field following the NFC Championship football game between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates with fans following the NFC Championship football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Charlotte. (Kirby Lee/NFL)