NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers tries to avoid a tackle by Roman Harper #41 of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers gets past Scott Fujita #55 of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers jumps over Sedrick Ellis #98 of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Mushin Muhammad #87 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Dante Wesley #23 of the Carolina Panthers recovers a fumble for a touchdown by Skyler Green #10 of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Dante Wesley #23 of the Carolina Panthers recovers a fumble for a touchdown by Skyler Green #10 of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to throw a pass against the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to throw a pass against the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Deuce McAllister #26 of the New Orleans Saints avoids a tackle by Chris Gamble #20 of the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints avoids a tackle to score a touchdown around Chris Harris #43 of the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panther argues with a referee during the game against the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Deuce McAllister #26 of the New Orleans Saints runs past Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Deuce McAllister #26 of the New Orleans Saints waits to be introduced before playing the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defeated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints walks off the field after losing to the Carolina Panthers 33-31 on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers looks to make a pass over Antwan Lake #96 of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers is pushed out of bounds by Randall Gay #20 of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers avoids a tackle by Jason David #42 of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: D.J. Hackett #18 of the Carolina Panthers tries to avoid a tackle by Josh Bullocks #29 of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Head coach John Fox and quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers watch a field goal kick against the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints sits on the sideline during the game against the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: D.J. Hackett #18 of the Carolina Panthers avoids a tackle by Josh Bullocks #29 of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers is congratulated by head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers is congratulated by Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defated the Saints 33-31. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints waits during a timeout against the Carolina Panthers 33-31 on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)