Panthers 44, Saints 38
Photos from Carolina's win over New Orleans.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws while being rushed by New Orleans Saints' Martez Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks to some players during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Saints' Isa Abdul-Quddus (42), Roman Harper (41) and Elbert Mack (44) try to stop Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Carolina Panthers' Brandon LaFell (11) is tackled by New Orleans Saints' Elbert Mack (44) and Rafael Bush during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Saints' Rafael Bush tackles Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
New Orleans Saints' Patrick Robinson tries to stop Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Saints' Johnny Patrick (32) tackles Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by New Orleans Saints' Brodrick Bunkley (77) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) breaks away for a 65-heard run during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
New Orleans Saints' Lance Moore (16) catches a pass between Carolina Panthers' D.J. Campbell (26) and Josh Thomas during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
New Orleans Saints' Marques Colston (12) catches a seven-yard touchdown pass with Carolina Panthers' D.J. Campbell (26) defending during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
New Orleans Saints' Lance Moore (16) catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers' D.J. Campbell during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham catches a touchdown pass in front of Carolina Panthers' Charles Godfrey (30) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) catches a pass in front of New Orleans Saints' Roman Harper (41) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
New Orleans Saints' Isa Abdul-Quddus (42) breaks up a pass intended for Carolina Panthers' Brandon LaFell during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers' Charles Godfrey (30) intercepts a pass in front of New Orleans Saints' Lance Moore (16) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees holds his head down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers' Mike Tolbert (35) is congratulated by Garry Williams (65) after a touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
