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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/07/ns2GZ.St.138.jpeg|525A Carolina Panthers fan displays her Christmas wish list during second quarter action vs the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, December 9, 2012. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 30-20. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/05/4uEXK.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) secures the ball as Atlanta Falcons' Akeem Dent (52) and Dunta Robinson (23) apply pressure during the first half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/04/JXBHx.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) reaches up to grab a touchdown pass over Atlanta Falcons' Thomas DeCoud (28) in the first half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/04/rlvj2.St.138.jpeg|525A Carolina Panthers fan cheers on the team during second-quarter action against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/04/AjcuX.St.138.jpeg|525Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drew Davis is upended by Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41), safety D.J. Campbell (26) and linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/03/1cWFrJ.St.138.jpeg|436Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton fights free from Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham during second-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/03/3r6mx.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Frank Kearse sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/03/14lWDg.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton drops back to pass during first-quarter action against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/03/K6iH4.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton signals first down following his run against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/01/HV9Xn.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) catches a touchdown pass against Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud (28) during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/01/I9kb7.St.138.jpeg|423Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) fights for yardage following a pass reception against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Akeem Dent (52) and cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) during second-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/18/01/1kM8la.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) catches a touchdown pass against Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud (28) during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/17/57/GfSJC.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams rushes for yardage against the Atlanta Falcons during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/17/57/7FWA0.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) celebrates his touchdown pass reception against the Atlanta Falcons during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/16/23/7FWCe.St.138.jpeg|456Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons' Chris Owens (21) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/16/22/1lmahU.St.138.JPG|446Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons' Chris Owens (21) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/37/1hu7A9.St.138.jpeg|415Carolina Panthers (89) wide receiver Steve Smith keeps his eyes on the ball as he catches passes at Bank of America Stadium prior to action vs the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/37/aKGqs.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers (1) quarterback Cam Newton runs onto the field at Bank of America Stadium prior to action vs the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/37/EvSPz.St.138.jpeg|407Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera looks on during warmups prior to playing the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/37/zCQRS.St.138.jpeg|427Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera and Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith greet each other prior to playing at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/37/jX4Hp.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs around Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera (center) and Derek Anderson (3) during warmups prior to playing the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/36/s7UF8.St.138.jpeg|486Carolina Panthers (1) quarterback Cam Newton warms up at Bank of America Stadium prior to action vs the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/36/CeLIs.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) and Atlanta Falcons' Chris Hope (24) talk during warmups prior to playing at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/29/E2AK1.St.138.jpeg|490Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) pulls away from the tackle of Atlanta Falcons' Corey Peters (91) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/29/1ZGHN.St.138.jpeg|415Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) hands the ball of to Michael Turner (33) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/29/1iAxSG.St.138.jpeg|460Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) chases Atlanta Falcons' Jacquizz Rodgers (32) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/29/1lX6ss.St.138.jpeg|442Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) runs as Atlanta Falcons' Sean Weatherspoon (56) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/29/12OYiD.St.138.jpeg|460Carolina Panthers' Graham Gano (9) kicks a field goal against the Atlanta Falcons as Brad Nortman (8) holds during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/28/7BCza.St.138.jpeg|525CHARLOTTE, 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)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/28/fbKgU.St.138.jpeg|438CHARLOTTE, 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)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/28/k8fMf.St.138.jpeg|525CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Dunta Robinson #23 of the Atlanta Falcons tackles Steve Smith #89 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)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/28/1h9S7Y.St.138.jpeg|525CHARLOTTE, 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)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/14/11/CeLL1.St.138.jpeg|447A Carolina Panthers fan looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/58/2Nmae.St.138.jpeg|440Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles for a gain as Atlanta Falcons' Vance Walker (99) chases during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/58/6ZTC6.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) and Cam Newton (1) celebrate Olsen's touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/58/14zaqA.St.138.jpeg|422Carolina Panthers' Gary Barnidge (82) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons' Robert McClain (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/58/1oCl37.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) leaps high as he is hit by Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas (54) and Dunta Robinson (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/57/116xMX.St.138.jpeg|432Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) hands the ball off to Michael Turner (33) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/57/122fGb.St.138.jpeg|416Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/47/BUbJv.St.138.jpeg|488Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles for a short gain against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/47/sR4es.St.138.jpeg|422Carolina Panthers' Gary Barnidge (82) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons' Robert McClain (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/47/156ZYj.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) leaps high as he is hit by Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas (54) and Dunta Robinson (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/47/13JWr0.St.138.jpeg|440Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles for a gain as Atlanta Falcons' Vance Walker (99) chases during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/47/10buW6.St.138.jpeg|416Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/36/10buQd.St.138.jpeg|413Carolina Panthers' Gary Barnidge (82) runs after a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Akeem Dent (52) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/36/VXsUG.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen, back, catches a touchdown pass over the arms of Atlanta Falcons' Thomas DeCoud (28) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/26/1bLfES.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass as Atlanta Falcons' Sean Weatherspoon (56) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/13/11/s7U3w.St.138.jpeg|484CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers talks to head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons before their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/43/116wZb.St.138.jpeg|420Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/42/122eSY.St.138.jpeg|525Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank looks on before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/42/3QUZ2.St.138.jpeg|413Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White (84) and Harry Douglas (83) joke as they warm up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/42/7kGhY.St.138.jpeg|420Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/41/1bKCEi.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, center, talks with referees before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/28/1h9QZO.St.138.jpeg|455Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan, right, talks with Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen, left, before an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/28/1HpPg.St.138.jpeg|417Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, right, greets Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan, left, before an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/28/hwukG.St.138.jpeg|525Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/28/1pV3GP.St.138.jpeg|440Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/27/ilOO2.St.138.jpeg|428Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/27/19XxXp.St.138.jpeg|461Carolina Panthers fans look on as teams warm up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/27/fKduz.St.138.jpeg|397Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/26/wwtsN.St.138.jpeg|415Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton pauses at a goal post as he warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/09/12/26/ZRXET.St.138.jpeg|525Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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