Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) rushes for 36 yards in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason after making a catch and running for a first down in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) tries to get away from Carolina Panthers defensive end Tyler Brayton (96) before he was sacked in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin walks the sidelines during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) scores a touchdown as Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Harris (59) tries to make a tackle during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) carries the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Carolina Panthers cornerback Richard Marshall (31) looks to tackle Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Harris (59) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward (86) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) rushes for 36 yards in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) looks to throw down field against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) is tackled by Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey (30) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey (30) chases Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman (33) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) reaches for the goal line as he is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Robert McClain during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Charles Godfrey after a short run during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs the ball in the first quarter of the NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) tries for maore yardage after making a catch i the second quarter of the NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

A fan passes by a holiday tree as she prepares to enter Heinz Field for the NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) scrambles away from Carolina Panthers defensive end Tyler Brayton (96) in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) yells to fans from the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Carolina Panthers quarteback Jimmy Clausen passes during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) as he is pressured by Carolina Panthers linebacker James Anderson (50) in the first quarter of the NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. The pass was initially called a touchdown, but the call was reversed after video review and the pass was ruled incomplete. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) carries on a 36-yard ruin in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The ball hits the ground after Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) tries to make a reception in end zone as Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey (30) tackles him in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. The play was initially called a touchdown, but after video review the call was reversed and the pass was ruled incomplete. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Farrior (51) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) after a run for a first down in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Gettis (12) makes a catch for a first down as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden (20) defends in the first quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers injured safety Troy Polamalu stands on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers injured safety Troy Polamalu stands on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes as he is pressured by Carolina Panthers linebacker James Anderson (50) in the first quarterof the NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson (33) evades Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) as he runs for a first down in the first quarter of the NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Mike Wallace (17) breaks away from a Carolina Panthers defender Charles Godfrey (30) after catching a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for second quarter touchdown during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Mike Wallace (17) breaks away from a Carolina Panthers defender Captain Munnerlyn (41) after catching a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for second quarter touchdown during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Mike Wallace (17) is greeted by coach Mike Tomlin after scoring a second quarter touchdown on a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Mike Wallace (17) breaks away from a Carolina Panthers defender after catching a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, on the way to a second-quarter touchdown during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden, left, intercepts a pass from Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen intended for receiver Davis Gettis (12) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) carries in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) rushes for 36 yards in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) stretches for more yardage after being hit by Carolina Panthers cornerback Robert McClain (36) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Mike Wallace (17) breaks away from Carolina Panthers defenders after catching a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for second quarter touchdown during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets fans in the end zone after giving one the ball after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 27-3. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7), gets into the end zone for a touchdown on a quarterback sneak in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 27-3. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) pressures Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) out of the pocket, leading to a sack in the third quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 27-3. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 27-3. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Carolina Panthers coach John Fox watches from the sidelines in the fourth quarter of the Pittburgh Steelers' 27-3 win in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, right, talks with backup quarterback Charlie Batch during the fourth quarter of the Steelers' 27-3 win over the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall stands on the sidelines during the final minute of the Steelers' 27-3 win over the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen, right, talks with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after the Steelers' 27-3 win in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Carolina Panthers coach John Fox, right, shakes hands with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after the Steelers' 27-3 win in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010.( AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Carolina Panthers' John Kasay (4) kicks a 27-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to give the Panthers their only score of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. The Steelers won 27-3. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)