NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 08: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome on November 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 08: Quarterback Drew Brees(notes) #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers at Louisiana Superdome on November 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 08: Tight end Gary Barnidge(notes)#82 of the Carolina Panthers makes a pass reception against Roman Harper(notes) #41 of the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome on November 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 08: Running back Pierre Thomas(notes) #23 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Louisiana Superdome on November 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 08: Running back Reggie Bush(notes) #25 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball past Richard Marshall(notes) #31 of the Carolina Panthers at Louisiana Superdome on November 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 08: Wide receiver Devery Henderson(notes) #19 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Louisiana Superdome on November 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 08: Quarterback Drew Brees(notes) #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers at Louisiana Superdome on November 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers guard Keydrick Vincent(notes) (68) reacts near the end of a 30-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

New Orleans Saints receiver Robert Meachem(notes) (17) scores on a long touchdown catch in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. New Orleans won 30-20.

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 08: Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers reacts during a loss against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome on November 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 08: Kicker John Carney(notes) #3 and Mark Brunell(notes) #11 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate a field goal against the Carolina Panthers at Louisiana Superdome on November 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 08: Running back Pierre Thomas(notes) #23 of the New Orleans Saints runs for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Louisiana Superdome on November 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 08: Cornerback Chris Gamble(notes) #20 of the Carolina Panthers intercepts a pass intended for Marques Colston(notes) #12 of the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome on November 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers(notes) (90) reacts near the end of a 30-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

Carolina Panthers coach John Fox reacts near the end of a 30-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

New Orleans Saints defenders tackle Carolina Panthers running back Tyrell Sutton(notes) (22) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. The Saints defeated the Panthers 30-20, moving to an 8-0 record for the season.

New Orleans Saints defender Darren Sharper(notes) (42) stops Carolina Panthers tight end Gary Barnidge(notes) (82) in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

Carolina Panthers coach John Fox reacts near the end of a 30-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in their NFL football game in New Orleans Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme(notes) (17) sits on the bench near the end of a 30-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Dante Wesley(notes) (21) reacts near the end of a 30-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in their NFL football game in New Orleans Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton signals for a touchdown after a touchdown scored by defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove(notes) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. The Saints defeated the Panthers 30-20, moving to an 8-0 record for the season.

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart(notes) (28) is stopped by New Orleans Saints player Tracy Porter(notes), left, in the second half of their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

Carolina Panthers receiver Dwayne Jarrett(notes) (80) cannot hold on to a pass from quarterback Jake Delhomme(notes) as New Orleans Saints player Jabari Greer(notes) (32) defends in the second half of their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme(notes) (17) looks for a receiver near the end of a 30-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme(notes) (17) sits on the bench near the end of a 30-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees(notes), left, speaks with Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme(notes) after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. The Saints defeated the Panthers 30-20, moving to an 8-0 record for the season.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees(notes) (9) walks off the field with a ball after the Saints defeated the Carolina Panters in an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.The Saints won 30-20.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees(notes) (9) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme(notes) (17) talks after the end of their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. The Saints defeated the Panthers 30-20.

New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper(notes) (42) celebrates their victory over the Carolina Panters near the end of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. The Saints won 30-20.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, left, and Saints defensive end Charles Grant(notes) (94) hug at the end of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.The Saints defeated the Panthers 30-20.