Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: A festive holiday wreath adorns a statue outside of Bank of America Stadium before a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with teammate Greg Olsen #88 after throwing a touchdown pass to Olsen in the first quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers breaks away from Corey Peters #91 of the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after making a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball during their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers dives into the end zone for a touchdown in front of defender Christopher Owens #21 f the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls a play during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers and teammate DeAngelo Williams #34 celebrate after Williams run for a touchdown late in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers runs for a touchdown during their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Thomas Davis #58 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after making an interception against the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Captain Munnerlyn #41 of the Carolina Panthers watches as Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons drops a pass during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers encourages the defense late in the fourth quarter during their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers runs for a touchdown during their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers runs for a touchdown during their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons tries to tackle DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers is introduced before their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a diving catch in front of Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: James Dockery #31 of the Carolina Panthers points to the fan after a win over the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta 30-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a touchdown against Haruki Nakamura #43 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers tangles with Stephen Nichols #54 of the Atlanta Falcons as he throws a challenge flag during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers attempts to hurdle Sean Weatherspoon #56 and Stephen Nichols #54 of the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers holds on for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers makes a touchdown catch against Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Stephen Nicholas #54 of the Atlanta Falcons tackles DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Robert McClain #27 of the Atlanta Falcons upends Louis Murphy #83 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch in the end zone over defender Chris Hope #24 of the Atlanta Falcons but is ruled out-of-bounds during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after running for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)