Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers throws the ball into the stands after scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Oakland Raiders v Carolina Panthers
Oakland Raiders v Carolina Panthers
Oakland Raiders v Carolina Panthers
Carson Palmer #3 of the Oakland Raiders watches on from the bench after an injury in the first half of their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Oakland Raiders v Carolina Panthers
Oakland Raiders v Carolina Panthers
Head coach Dennis Allen of the Oakland Raiders watches on from the sidelines during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
