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Carolina Panthers' Mike Tolbert (35) is tackled by New England Patriots' Devin McCourty (32) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ( aptopix Patriots Panthers Football )

Carolina Panthers' Mike Tolbert, top, is tackled by New England Patriots' Devin McCourty, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone) ( Patriots Panthers Football )

Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots calls out from under center in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ( 450433823 )

Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts after he was sacked in the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ( 450434051 )

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 and wide receiver Brandon LaFell #11 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate after LaFell scores an 11-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ( 450433247 )

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) catches a pass as New England Patriots' Aqib Talib (31) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ( Patriots Panthers Football )

New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski, right, stretches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Quintin Mikell, left, defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ( APTOPIX Patriots Panthers Football )

New England Patriots' Aaron Dobson (17) drops a pass in the end zone as Carolina Panthers' Melvin White (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone) ( Patriots Panthers Football )

Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts after he was sacked in the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ( 450434039 )

Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks to the officials for an explanation of a penalty during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) ( 450443809 )

Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers on the sideline in the first half while taking on the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ( 450434737 )

Cornerback Drayton Florence #29 of the Carolina Panthers reacts in the second quarter while taking on the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ( 450442917 )

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) avoids a sack by a New England Patriots defender during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone) ( Patriots Panthers Football )

Officials separate Aqib Talib #31 of the New England Patriots and Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers as the scuffle after a play at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) ( 450443263 )

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after running for a first down against the New England Patriots during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ( 450444417 )

Logan Ryan #26 of the New England Patriots dives after Ted Ginn #19 of the Carolina Panthers as he scores a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to give the Panthers a 24-20 lead during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ( 450462409 )

New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) throws a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Wes Horton (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone) ( Patriots Panthers Football )

New England Patriots' Kenbrell Thompkins (85) runs after a catch as Carolina Panthers' Mike Mitchell (21) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ( Patriots Panthers Football )

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) is knocked out of bounds by New England Patriots' Aqib Talib (31) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ( Patriots Panthers Football )

Carolina Panthers' Brandon LaFell (11) falls into the end zone for a touchdown as New England Patriots' Duron Harmon (30) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ( Patriots Panthers Football )

New England Patriots' Stevan Ridley (22) runs for a tocuhdown as Carolina Panthers' Mike Mitchell (21) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn) ( Patriots Panthers Football )

New England Patriots' Kyle Arrington, top, knocks the ball from Carolina Panthers' Ted Ginn, bottom, during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ( Patriots Panthers Football )

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) is pulled down by New England Patriots' Aqib Talib (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ( Patriots Panthers Football )

Ted Ginn Jr. #19 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after his game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 24-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) ( 450462443 )

Fireworks explode over Bank of America Stadium during the National Anthem before a game between the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) ( 450443821 )

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, greets New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, before an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ( Patriots Panthers Football )