Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs with the football during a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is tackled by the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) is tackled by New Orleans Saints strong safety Roman Harper (41) during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) takes the field before facing the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) celebrates a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) and center Brian De La Puente (60) celebrate a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) runs the football against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) catches a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) runs with the ball against Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem (17) runs with the football after making a catch against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints owners Tom and Gayle Benson leave a note on a whiteboard before an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

A sign encourages New Orleans Saints fans to set loudest indoor noise record during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints lead 21-6 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) runs toward the end zone against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers defense tackles New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) during an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints lead 21-6 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints lead 21-6 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera on the field prior to an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Panthers 31-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera on the sideline during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Panthers 31-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Panthers 31-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Panthers 31-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) yells on the sideline before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Panthers 31-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) greet each other following their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis (28) greets fans after helping his team to a victory over the Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis (28) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Panthers 31-13. (Perry Knotts/NFL)