Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after scoring against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson scores against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback C.J. Henderson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah and returned it for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah and returned it for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton stands on the sidelines after leaving the game during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson catches a pass over Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis is tackled by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst scores past Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs over Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Jermaine Carter during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Jermaine Carter recovered a fumble against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)