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 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)

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 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)

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) 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 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)

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 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)

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 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 quarterback Cam Newton (1) and wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) celebrate 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 wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) 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. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Corey Brown (10) runs the ball 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. (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)

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)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks off the field following the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) greets New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) following the AFC Championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks off the field following the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a pass during the AFC Championship football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a pass for a touchdown during the AFC Championship football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler (16) celebrates following the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates following the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates during the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) and wide receiver Cody Latimer (14) celebrate during the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs the ball during the AFC Championship football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass under pressure from Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) during the AFC Championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) runs the ball during the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) leaps over Denver Broncos safety Shiloh Keo (33) during the AFC Championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates following the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) scores a touchdown during the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) is tackled by New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) during the AFC Championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) catches his second touchdown pass during the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is upended by Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) during the AFC Championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

The Denver Broncos celebrate following the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/NFL)