Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans rushes against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Running back Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers attempts to avoid being tackled by linebackers Brian Cushing #56 and Brooks Reed #58 in the third quarter at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Linebacker Bryan Braman #50 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Wide receiver Steve Smith #80 of the Carolina Panthers is tripped up by safety Glover Quin #29 of the HoustonnTexans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback T.J. Yates #13 of the Houston Texans scrambles for yardage as he is pursued by cornerback R.J. Stanford #25 at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Running back Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers attempts to shed a tackle by linebacker Brian Cushing #56 and J.J. Watt #99 in the third quarter at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Richie Brockel #47 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: T.J. Yates #13 of the Houston Texans reacts after a touchdown was reversed on a penalty against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a touchdown against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers is sacked by Connor Barwin #98 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: A general view of play between the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans sits on the sidelines during play against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback T.J. Yates #13 of the Houston Texans scrambles for yardage as he is pursued by cornerback R.J. Stanford #25 at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Neil Rackers #4 of the Houston Texans reacts after missing a field goal attempt against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: T.J. Yates #13 of the Houston Texans takes the snap against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Running back DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers scores on a 24 yard run in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks for room to run on a quarterback keeper in the fourth quarter during a football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans rushes against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans rushes against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

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HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Houston Texans cheerleaders at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Houston Texans cheerleaders at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Running back DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers scores on a 24 yard run in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Running back Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers attempts to shed a tackle by linebacker Brian Cushing #56 and J.J. Watt #99 in the third quarter at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Linebacker Bryan Braman #50 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Running back Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers attempts to avoid being tackled by linebackers Brian Cushing #56 and Brooks Reed #58 in the third quarter at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: T.J. Yates #13 of the Houston Texans throws against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Houston Texans cheerleaders at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks for room to run on a quarterback keeper in the fourth quarter during a football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: T.J. Yates #13 of the Houston Texans throws against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Wide receiver Steve Smith #80 of the Carolina Panthers is tripped up by safety Glover Quin #29 of the HoustonnTexans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: A general view of play between the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: T.J. Yates #13 of the Houston Texans reacts after a touchdown was reversed on a penalty against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers is sacked by Connor Barwin #98 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans sits on the sidelines during play against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Running back DeAngelo Wiliams #34 of the Carolina Panthers looks for room to run as Danieal Manning #38 of the Houston Texans looks to maket the stop at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a touchdown against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Richie Brockel #47 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers throws against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 18: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers catches a touchdown pass in the first quarter as he beats corerback Johnathan Joseph #24 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Neil Rackers #4 of the Houston Texans reacts after missing a field goal attempt against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: T.J. Yates #13 of the Houston Texans takes the snap against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)