PHOTOS: Panthers clinch playoffs with thrilling win
View photos of a rain-soaked, last-second win over New Orleans to clinch a spot in the 2013 playoffs.
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith, left, catches a pass as New Orleans Saints' Keenan Lewis, right, defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins (27) returns an interception as Carolina Panthers' Ryan Kalil (67) tries to make the tackle in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) is helped off the field after being injured in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Greg Hardy (76), Kawann Short (99) and Mario Addison (97) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is sacked by New Orleans Saints' Curtis Lofton (50) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) throws a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees, top, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Greg Hardy, bottom, in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New Orleans Saints' Ramon Humber (53) reacts after recovering an onside kick against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New Orleans Saints' Shayne Graham (3) kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) reaches to recover a fumble as New Orleans Saints' Junior Galette (93) dives in during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs away from New Orleans Saints' Cameron Jordan (94), and Tyrunn Walker (75) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) intercepts a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Kenny Stills (84) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) breaks the tackle of New Orleans Saints' John Jenkins (92) for a touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) runs past New Orleans Saints' Roman Harper (41) for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) is congratulated by teammate Domenik Hixon (87) after his touchdown run against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees, center, tries to pass as he is hit by Carolina Panthers' Greg Hardy, right, and Dwan Edwards, left, in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. The Panthers won 17-13. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
In the rain, New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
In the rain, Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) intercepts a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham (80) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Domenik Hixon, right, catches a touchdown pass as New Orleans Saints' Corey White defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
