Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) runs past New Orleans Saints' Jonathan Vilma (51) and Tracy Porter (22) for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) prepares for warmups before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson , left, greets New Orleans Saints' John Kasay (2) before an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) reacts after a touchdown catch during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) is hit by New Orleans Saints' Roman Harper (41) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Players and officials try to separate Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) and New Orleans Saints' Roman Harper (41) after Smith's touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New Orleans Saints' Jed Collins (45) drives past Carolina Panthers' Sherrod Martin (23) for a touchdown in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) runs as New Orleans Saints' Tracy Porter (22) tries to tackle him during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New Orleans Saints' Mark Ingram (28) is hit by Carolina Panthers' Charles Godfrey (30) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) prepares to throw a pass as Jonathan Stewart (28) blocks New Orleans Saints' Jonathan Vilma (51) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers' James Anderson (50) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham (80) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New Orleans Saints' Patrick Robinson (21) blocks an extra point-attempt by Carolina Panthers' Olindo Mare (10) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, right, challenges a call as head linesman Derick Bowers (74) looks on during the first quarter of an NFL football game between Saints and the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is sacked by New Orleans Saints' Will Smith (91) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers' Jeremy Shockey (80) reaches but can't make the catch as New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates his touchdown run against the New Orleans Saints during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Brandon LaFell (11) dives for the goal line as New Orleans Saints' Scott Shanle, right, pursues during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. LaFell was ruled down at the 1-yard line. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

New Orleans Saints' Mark Ingram (28) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New Orleans Saints' John Kasay (2) kicks a field goal as time expires during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

A Carolina Panthers cheerleader performs during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera reacts during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New Orleans Saints' Pierre Thomas (23) runs past Carolina Panthers' Chris Gamble (20) for the game-winning touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. The Saints won 30-27. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

New Orleans Saints' Jonathan Vilma (51) hits Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, right, during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. The Saints won 30-27. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) celebrates his game-winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. The Saints won 30-27. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham, right, grabs a pass over Carolina Panthers' Charles Godfrey (30) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. The Saints won 30-27. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) scrambles as Carolina Panthers' Jason Williams (54) pursues during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) runs after a catch during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) scrambles past Carolina Panthers' Greg Hardy (76) during the fourth quarter of the Saints' 30-27 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers' Jeremy Shockey (80) reaches in vain for a catch as New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)