Epic photos from 2011 rain game between Carolina and Jacksonville
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) gets past Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Nate Collins (98) during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Panthers won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars' Jeremy Mincey (94) and John Chick (97) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in the rain in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) attempts to intercept a pass as free safety Dawan Landry (26), defensive back Drew Coleman (30) and Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) look on during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Panthers won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jason Hill (83) is forced out of bounds by Carolina Panthers defensive back Darius Butler (27) during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Panthers won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) attempts a pass under pressure in the rain by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Nate Collins (98) during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Panthers won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, right, argues a call with referee Bill Leavy, left, during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) celebrates sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) (not pictured) during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Panthers won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jason Hill (83) is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) and defensive back Jordan Pugh (29) during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Panthers won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) fumbles the ball after getting hit by Carolina Panthers defensive back Jordan Pugh during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Jacksonville Jaguars' Mike Thomas (80) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at the end of the second quarter of an NFL football game in the rain in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Panthers won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Panthers won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates with Brandon LaFell (11) against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Jacksonville Jaguars' Terrance Knighton (96) congratulates Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' fans against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks for a receiver as his linemen, Jordan Gross (69) and Travelle Wharton (70) block the Jacksonville Jaguars' defense during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32), carries the ball as teammates tight end Marcedes Lewis, left, and tackle Guy Whimper follow in an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) is sacked for a safety by Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) as defensive end Charles Johnson (95) pressures during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Panthers won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 16-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles as Jacksonville Jaguars' Jeremy Mincey (94) pursues during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 16-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Daryl Smith (52) and Jacksonville Jaguars' Paul Posluszny (51) during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Heavy rains fall on the Carolina Panthers and the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

As the rains fall, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) gets the pass off under pressure from Jacksonville Jaguars' Nate Collins (98) as Carolina's Geoff Hangartner (63) tries to protect during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs in the heavy rains as Jacksonville Jaguars' Derek Cox (21) and Drew Coleman (30) try to catch him during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Carolina's Greg Olsen (88) runs to help out. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' fans against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Heavy rains fall as Carolina's Cam Newton (1) release a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' fans against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs in the heavy rains as Jacksonville Jaguars' Drew Coleman (30) tries to catch during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Jacksonville Jaguars' Blaine Gabbert (11) looks to throw against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) celebrates his touchdown catch as Jacksonville Jaguars' Dwight Lowery (25) looks on during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 16-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Jacksonville Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew (32) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn (41) and Jason Williams (54) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) and Greg Olsen (88) celebrate their touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 16-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a touchdown pass over Jacksonville Jaguars' Terrance Knighton (96) during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 16-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars' Daryl Smith (52) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 16-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Jacksonville Jaguars' Jason Hill (83) reaches in vain to catch a pass as Carolina Panthers' Darius Butler (27) defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams, right, sits on the bench with teammates in the pouring rain during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

In the rain, Jacksonville Jaguars' Blaine Gabbert (11) fumbles the ball as Carolina Panthers' Terrell McClain (97) defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Panthers were ruled offside on the play. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio looks on in the pouring rain during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Jacksonville Jaguars' Blaine Gabbert (11) throws a pass under pressure from the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)


