Atlanta Falcons' Jacquizz Rodgers (22) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers with teammate Joe Hawley (61) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, left, is sacked by Atlanta Falcons' Ray Edwards, right, during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Jeremy Shockey (80) catches a touchdown pass as Atlanta Falcons' Thomas DeCoud (28) defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) catches a pass as Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson (23) defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White (84) catches a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Antwan Applewhite (93) sacks Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) for a safety during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) runs for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) tries to escape Atlanta Falcons' Dominique Franks (24) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan, left, scrambles under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Jason Shirley, right, during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Sean Weatherspoon (56) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams, top, celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons with teammate Steve Smith, bottom, during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith looks on during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) tries to flip the ball to Jonathan Stewart (28) during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. The Falcons intercepted the pass. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) stands on the sidelines after throwing an interception during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Atlanta Falcons' Mike Peterson (53) returns an interception as Carolina Panthers' Ryan Kalil (67) and Mackenzy Bernadeau (73) defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Atlanta Falcons' William Moore (25) celebrates his interception during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Darius Butler (27) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith, top, catches a pass as Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson, bottom, defends during the fourth quarter of Falcons' 31-23 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) runs for a touchdown after a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of Falcons' 31-23 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, right, talks with quarterbacks coach Mike Shula, left, during the fourth quarter of their 31-23 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Darius Butler (27) defends during the fourth quarter of Falcons' 31-23 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) reacts with teammate Roddy White (84) after catching a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of Falcons' 31-23 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Olindo Mare (10) kicks a field goal against the Atlanta Falcons as Jason Baker (7) holds during the fourth quarter of Falcons' 31-23 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)