Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) is tackled by Carolina Panthers free safety Haruki Nakamura (43) and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, left, and coach Romeo Crennel stand together before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) is tackled by Carolina Panthers free safety Haruki Nakamura (43) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) celebrates after making a touchdown catch while covered by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Neiko Thorpe (38) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) is congratulated by teammate Louis Murphy (83) after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop (6) celebrates a point after touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs players stand arm-in-arm during a moment of silence before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Peyton Hillis (40) is congratulated by a teammate after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jon Baldwin (89) catches a touchdown pass while covered by Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the second half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Carolina Panthers free safety Haruki Nakamura (43) jumps over the pile during a goal line stance in the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn (9) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Peyton Hillis (40) is knocked out of bounds short of the goal line by Carolina Panthers strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn (9) gestures after a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera, center, talks with referee John Parry (132) and head linesman Derick Bowers (74) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. The Chiefs won 27-21. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

ADDS LAST SENTENCE - Kansas City Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel, right, talks with owner Clark Hunt following an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. The Chiefs defeated the Panthers 27-21. The win came one day after Chiefs' Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend and turned a gun on himself as GM Scott Pioli and Crennel looked on. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is hit as he throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. The Chiefs won 27-21. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Kansas City Chiefs players greet fans as they exit the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Members of the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers pray together following an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. The Chiefs won 27-21. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)