Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) tackles New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) carries as New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Manti Te'o (51) tries to tackle in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry, on ground, in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) carries against New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Craig Robertson (52) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison (95) tackles Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries between New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison (95) and defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints defensive back Justin Hardee (34) reacts after a defensive stop in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Manti Te'o (51) reacts after the Carolina Panthers missed a field goal in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1)2 drops a third down pass in the end zone as New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (20) covers in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill (89) pulls in a touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill (89) pulls in a touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill, left, celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Drew Brees (9) touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Charles D. Johnson (12) carries on a reception in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Charles D. Johnson (12) seats after a first down in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata (93) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill, left, celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Drew Brees (9) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill (89), crosses the goal line on a touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Charles D. Johnson (12) can't hold onto a pass as he is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (20) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints running back Zach Line (42) celebrates his touchdown carry in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints running back Zach Line (42) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Josh Hill (89) and offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (71) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints running back Zach Line (42) crosses the goal line on a touchdown carry in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints offensive guard Andrus Peat (75) responds the the crowd as he is carted off the field after being injured in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly is lifed off the turf as he tries to tackle New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) carries on a pass reception between Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Green-Thompson (54) and cornerback James Bradberry (24) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) cuts against Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Green-Thompson (54) for a first down reception in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) reaches over the goal line in vain after being stopped short by Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24), setting up a touchdown, in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Freeny (55) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) on a third down, forcing the Panthers to kick a field goal, in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Freeny (55) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) on a third down, forcing the Panthers to kick a field goal, in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill (89) pulls in a pass reception over Carolina Panthers strong safety Mike Adams in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reaches over the pile for a first down in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Freeny (55) celebrates his sack with linebacker Michael Mauti (56) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill (89) reacts after pulling in a first down pass reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (20) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of New Orleans Saints defensive back Rafael Bush (25) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of New Orleans Saints defensive back Rafael Bush (25) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) pulls in a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) celebrates his touchdown reception with tight end Ed Dickson and wide receiver Charles D. Johnson (12) in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata (93) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, below, is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. ( (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton lies on the turf after being sacked in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates a defensive stop in the second half of an NFL football gamemagainst the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) reacts after a long first down reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrates his touchdown carry with running back Mark Ingram (22) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked on forth down late in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. The Saints won 36-21. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) wipes his eye on the bench after being sacked in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. the Saints won 31-26. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. The Saints won 36-21. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints players rush the fans after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton to turn the ball over on downs, in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. The Saints won 36-21. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) greets Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton after their NFL wild card playoff football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. The Saints won 36-21. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, left, greets Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera after their NFL wild card playoff football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. The Saints won 36-21. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) and cornerback Arthur Maulet (37) celebrate after their NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. The Saints won 36-21. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) reacts to fans after their NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. The Saints won 36-21. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Zach Line, corredor de los Saints de Nueva Orleáns, festeja tras anotar en el partido de comodines ante los Panthers de Carolina, el domingo 7 de enero de 2018 (AP Foto/Butch Dill)

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) kicks a field goal from the hold of punter Thomas Morstead (6) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in New Orleans. Minnesota kicker Kai Forbath was cut by New Orleans right before the 2016 season because Saints head coach Sean Payton had "a gut feeling" they'd be better off with rookie Will Lutz. Now Forbath has the job with Vikings, who host the Saints in a divisional round playoff game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates a defensive stop in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in New Orleans. Newly named All-Pro for the first time, Saints defensive Cam Jordan takes his playful yet menacing presence this weekend to the city where his father became a Pro Bowl tight end. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2018, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries between New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison (95) and defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. Jordan and the Saints are looking to beat the Panthers twice in the final three weeks of the season and wrap up home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)