Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton smiles as he runs off the field following Carolina's 24-20 win over the New England Patriots following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. Carolina won 24-20. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

New England Patriots' Kyle Arrington, top, knocks the ball from Carolina Panthers' Ted Ginn, bottom, during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) moves after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The Carolina Panthers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Mike Tolbert (35) is tackled by New England Patriots' Devin McCourty (32) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers' Ted Ginn (19) falls into the end zone for a touchdown as New England Patriots' Logan Ryan (26) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) moves the ball against New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) is knocked out of bounds by New England Patriots' Aqib Talib (31) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers free safety Mike Mitchell (21) reacts after the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The Carolina Panthers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Mike Tolbert, top, is tackled by New England Patriots' Devin McCourty, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) runs after a catch as New England Patriots' Marquice Cole (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The Panthers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Ted Ginn (19) runs past New England Patriots' Kyle Arrington (25) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The Panthers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Robert Lester, center, intercepts a New England Patriots pass on the final play of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The Panthers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

New England Patriots' Stevan Ridley (22) celebrates after his touchdown run against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

An official, left, reaches for his flag as Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) hits New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) in the end zone on the last play of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. They ruled no plenty on the play. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) heads toward the end zone against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) blocks New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) on the final play during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The Panthers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, and Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera shake hands following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. Carolina won 24-20. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers' Ted Ginn, right, is congratulated by Steve Smith, left, after a touchdown catch against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) grasps Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) avoids a sack by a New England Patriots defender during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates after the Panthers' 24-20 win over the New England Patriots in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) reacts after making a first down against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski, left, and Tom Brady, right, celebrate their touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, left, looks to pass under pressure from New England Patriots' Chandler Jones, left, during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. Jones sacked Newton on the play. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski, right, stretches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Quintin Mikell, left, defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

New England Patriots' Aaron Dobson (17) drops a pass in the end zone as Carolina Panthers' Melvin White (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New England Patriots' LeGarrette Blount (29) runs past the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watches play against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) cheers after a run against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) catches a pass as New England Patriots' Aqib Talib (31) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers' Brandon LaFell (11) falls into the end zone for a touchdown as New England Patriots' Duron Harmon (30) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) throws a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Wes Horton (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Mario Addison (97) celebrates his fumble recovery with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

New England Patriots' Kyle Arrington, top, knocks the ball from Carolina Panthers' Ted Ginn, bottom, during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) moves out of the pocket against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) falls to the turf as Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Linden Gaydosh (98) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers Cam Newton (1) works against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) works against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

A Carolina Panthers cheerleader performs before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) is tackled by New England Patriots' Aqib Talib (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith, front, catches a pass as New England Patriots' Aqib Talib, rear, defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) is pulled down by New England Patriots' Aqib Talib (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

New England Patriots' Stevan Ridley (22) runs as Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Gunnery Sgt. Mario Locklear, left, and his son Jacob, second from left, of New River, N.C., talk with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, second from right, and Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson before an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) pauses by a goal post covered with a Salute to Service padding before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Members of the military hold an American flag before an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watches play against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, greets New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, before an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) reacts after making a first down against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)