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Carolina Panthers returner Kaelin Clay (12) fumbles a punt which the New Orleans Saints recovered in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Special teams gaffes hurt Carolina in 31-21 loss to Saints

By BRADLEY HANDWERGER - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. The chance to play in elite passing offense featuring quarterback Drew Brees was one factor that brought receiver Ted Ginn Jr. to the Saints. An opportunity to make the Carolina Panthers pay for letting him walk in free agency was another. The Saints play the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)

Saints’ Ginn relishes high-stakes showdown with Panthers

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) stands in the end zone after scoring on a touchdown run against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Roaring Panthers set for first-place showdown with Saints

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown (15) fumbles the ball as Carolina Panthers defensive end Wes Horton (96) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Another 4th-quarter collapse sends Jets to frustrating loss

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Kuechly, Clay lead Panthers to 35-27 comeback win over Jets

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

In this Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 file photo, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates after running for a first down against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers are roaring into their favorite part of the season. It's the home stretch with six games, and at 7-3 with a three-game winning streak, it's no surprise the Panthers are starting to heat up. The Panthers play the New York Jets on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Panthers hit home stretch on roll, take on slumping Jets

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

In this Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 file photo, New York Jets defensive lineman Kony Ealy, right, moves in to sack Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Matt McGloin during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Kony Ealy is downplaying the obvious story line now. Sure, the defensive lineman was a Super Bowl star with the Carolina Panthers two seasons ago and then got traded last March. Ealy is with the New York Jets these days, and insists that his past won't affect his approach.(AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr, File.)

Ealy focused on winning with Jets, not revenge vs. Panthers

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

In this Nov. 13, 2017, photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Newton said his arrest in 2008 when he was at the University of Florida helped change his life. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Cam Newton reflects on 2008 arrest, says it changed his life

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) fires up the fans after a Panthers touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers enter the bye weekend having won three straight, leaving them at 7-3 and a half-game behind the New Orleans Saints in the NFC South. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Newton, run game and defense have Panthers thinking playoffs

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Cameron Artis-Payne (34) runs for a long gain against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Dolphins need to find answers on defense to challenge in AFC

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Panthers’ Kalil facing underage alcohol charge at restaurant

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles under pressure from Miami Dolphins' Ndamukong Suh (93) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Newton, Panthers hammer Dolphins 45-21 for 3rd straight win

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers are gaining momentum behind the league’s No. 1-ranked defense and will look to make it three in a row entering Monday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Newton: Panthers’ season starting to have ‘special feel’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, the Carolina Panthers defense celebrate by lifting assistant defensive backs/safeties coach Richard Rodgers along the sidelines after they stopped the Atlanta Falcons on fourth down in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers have always been a strong defense under Ron Rivera, but they're back to be being No. 1 behind the help of some veteran players. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Panthers No. 1 defense not content, wants more takeaways

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) misses a touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Ryan, Jones still struggling to find touchdown connection

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) dives over the goal line for a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons' Desmond Trufant (21) and Deion Jones (45) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Emotional Newton leads Panthers to 20-17 win over Falcons

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) makes a touchdown catch as Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) defends during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Buffalo Bills have upgraded their patchwork group of receivers by agreeing to acquire Benjamin in a trade with the Panthers. Carolina acquired Buffalo's third- and seventh-round picks in next year's draft in making the deal reached just before the NFL's trade deadline on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Buffalo Bills acquire Benjamin in trade with Panthers

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Jonathan Stewart against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

Newton, Carolina defense lead Panthers past Buccaneers 17-3

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after picking up a first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

Panthers back on track after beating Buccaneers 17-3

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press