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Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor looks for a receiver in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

The Latest: Brees, Saints hold off Panthers 31-26

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - This Dec. 17, 2017 file photo shows Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watching his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Charlotte, N.C. Rivera has signed a two-year extension keeping him under contract through the 2020 season.The team announced the extension Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, file)

Panthers seek stability, give Rivera contract extension

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) signals his first down in the middle of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Carolina has three times run for more than 200 yards in a game this season, and that bodes well for the playoffs where the ground game is magnified. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Panthers hoping playoff experience pays off in postseason

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles (9) throws a pass over Dallas Cowboys' DeMarcus Lawrence (90) during the first half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. The Eagles earned the top seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time since 2004. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File) **FILE**

NFC playoff teams fight to end championship droughts

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) makes a touchdown catch in the end zone against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons clinch playoff spot, beat Panthers on Bryant’s 5 FGs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

File- This Sept. 24, 2017, file photo shows Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers (11-4) have extra motivation to spoil Atlanta’s season one year after it played in the Super Bowl. “We don't want three teams from the NFC South in the playoffs,” said Munnerlyn. “We want two. We gotta go down there and spoil their parade.” (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Panthers hope to stay hot, spoil Falcons playoff hopes

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 file photo, Carolina Panthers' owner, Jerry Richardson looks on before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C. The NFL made it clear Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 it isn’t forcing Panthers owner Jerry Richardson to sell the team while he is under investigation for sexual and racial misconduct in the workplace. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Handling distractions: Panthers can reach playoffs with win

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

McCarthy doesn’t rule out Rodgers playing against Vikings

Associated Press

In this June 19, 2017, file photo, Sean Combs, producer of the documentary film &quot;Can't Stop Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story,&quot; poses for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. Combs announced on Nov. 4, 2017, that he was changing his nickname to Love or Brother Love. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Stephen Curry want to buy Carolina Panthers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Carolina Panthers NFL football head coach Ron Rivera answers a question about the allegations against team owner Jerry Richardson, and the announced sale of the team at the end of the season, during a weekly press conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. (David T. Frost III/The Charlotte Observer via AP)

Panthers sale sparks buzz in political, business circles

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Packers stumble in Rodgers’ first game back from injury

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Vernon Butler (92) and Wes Horton (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Newton throws 4 TDs; Panthers spoil Rodgers’ return 31-24

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, top center, watches during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Jerry Richardson will sell Carolina Panthers, dealing with sexual misconduct probe

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 file photo, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson watches before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers are investigating workplace misconduct allegations against founder and owner Jerry Richardson. The team said Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles is overseeing the investigation by a Los Angeles-based law firm. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Facing misconduct investigation, Panthers owner selling team

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, top center, watches during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers announce owner Jerry Richardson will sell team

Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers with Cam Newton (1) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Panthers QB Newton optimistic about ‘Caucasian Invasion’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 file photo, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson watches before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers are investigating workplace misconduct allegations against founder and owner Jerry Richardson. The team said Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles is overseeing the investigation by a Los Angeles-based law firm. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Panthers owner under investigation for workplace misconduct

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE- In this Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) returns an interception as teammates Mackensie Alexander (20) and Andrew Sendejo move into block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Vikings let cornerback Captain Munnerlyn sign with the Carolina Panthers in free agency, but their pass coverage hasn't slipped with Rhodes, Alexander, Trae Waynes and Terence Newman helping to hold together a quality group. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

Keenum, Vikings can clinch NFC North with win over Panthers

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Members of the Detroit Lions lock arms during a rendition of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The Latest: Wilson leads Seahawks past Eagles 24-10

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) leaps over Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Saints won 31-21. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Saints again ride dynamic Kamara to victory

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press