Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers lead 24-3 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers lead 24-3 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers lead 24-3 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers lead 24-3 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith looks on during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is tackled during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers strong safety Tre Boston (33) celebrates as he runs into the end zone during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers strong safety Tre Boston (33) celebrates as he runs into the end zone during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) smiles on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs into Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs out of the pocket as Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Joplo Bartu (59) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson )

Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) falls into the end zone for a touch down against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Kemal Ishmael (36)during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Philly Brown (16) moves the ball as Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) blocks against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) is hit by Carolina Panthers cornerback Bene' Benwikere (25) Carolina Panthers defensive back Colin Jones (42) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs past Atlanta Falcons strong safety Kemal Ishmael (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) moves into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) runs the ball after a fumble from Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is hit by Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) runs against Carolina Panthers cornerback Bene' Benwikere (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Carolina Panthers free safety Tre Boston (33) picks off a thrown ball intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. Boston ran the ball back for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) is hit by Carolina Panthers cornerback Bene' Benwikere (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson )

Carolina Panthers free safety Tre Boston (33) flips in the end zone as Carolina Panthers cornerback Bene' Benwikere (25) looks on against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. Boston scored a touchdown after intercepting the ball. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers free safety Tre Boston (33) runs back a intercepted ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. Boston scored on the play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) misses a ball as Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) moves out of the pocket against Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws items into the stands after the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Carolina Panthers won 34-3. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith walks off the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Carolina Panthers won 34-3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith after the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Carolina Panthers won 34-3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)