Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) and quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrate a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scrambles while pursued by Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed (58) during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) is tackled by Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) runs into the end zone to score while followed by Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) reaches to put the ball across the goal line and score despite the efforts of Houston Texans cornerback Jason Allen in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) is hit by Carolina Panthers cornerback Chris Gamble (20), leading to a turnover, in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton drops back to pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Jordan Senn (57) reaches in to get the ball lost by Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans inside linebacker DeMeco Ryans (59) upends Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera, right, talks with an official in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates with wide receiver Brandon LaFell (11) after a Panthers touchdown against the Houston Texans in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers tight end Richie Brockel (47) rushes for a seven-yard touchdown as Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin (29) defends in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass as Houston Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) tries to deflect it during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans kicker Neil Rackers (4) boots a field goal to put the Texans on the scoreboard during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) throws a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95)during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is upended by Carolina Panthers strong safety Jordan Pugh (29) during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Carolina Panthers tight end Richie Brockel (47) celebrates a touchdown against the Houston Texans as Texans fans look on in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Dec 18, 2011; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans cheerleader performs against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-US PRESSWIRE

Houston Texans tight end Joel Dreessen (85) cannot quite get to the ball as Carolina Panthers strong safety Jordan Pugh (29) defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster plays to the crowd after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is all alone as he crosses the goal line to score a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. Carolina won 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker James Anderson (50) is stopped by Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) after intercepting a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) sits on the bench with coach Greg Knapp, right, after throwing an interception during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Houston Texans fan Chris Lockridge reacts to a penalty call against the Texans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) rushes for a first down as Houston Texans inside linebackers DeMeco Ryans (59) and Brooks Reed (58) tackle him during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) gets a pat on the back from teammate Matt Leinart, right, after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, right, meets Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak after their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) shakes hands with Houston Texans quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) after their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) yells "Shut up" at the fans after rushing for a first down against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) rushes for a gain as Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) pushes him out of bounds during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) rushes for a first down as Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) reaches to tackle him during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) rushes for a first down as Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed (58) tries to tackle him during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers beat the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) rushes for a first down against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, yells at referee Jeff Triplette (42) during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott, right, celebrates outside linebacker James Anderson's (50) interception against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

December 18, 2011; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans cheerleaders perform during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-US PRESSWIRE