Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon of the Cardinals reacts in the first quarter while taking on the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 16, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. No, it's not all about the quarterback, but if either signal caller clearly outplays the other, it's a pretty safe bet that quarterback will be bound for his first Super Bowl. He also has 73 yards or more in 9 games. Carolina Panther Jonathan Stewart was a key element in the successful triumph over their NFC rivals with two rushing touchdowns and 106 yards on just 19 carries, weighing in at nearly 5.6 yards per carry. Newton's in a magical zone of his own, running or throwing for 27 touchdowns in the past nine games while throwing only one interception. Arizona allowed only 5.2 yards per dropback when rushing a defensive back, but with a still-high QBR of 74.4 because of third-down conversions.

As in, yes, while Brady-Manning 17 takes place earlier in the day, the teams with the two best records in the National Football League go at it in the NFC championship game Sunday night.

These are 2015 file photos showing Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, left, and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer, right. "He's one of those guys that sets the tempo because he's a physical player, and this game is about physicality. MVP!" after Newton's TD strike. Against all reason, they have a better overall record and have scored more points away from home that at University of Phoenix Stadium this season. Everybody knows that the Patriots do not have the running game to destroy the defense of the opponents but they can play and win without that.

Bold Predictions: Patrick Peterson covers Greg Olsen, and gets an interception.

Hence, home-field advantage, the first NFC championship game in Charlotte. In fact, Cam Newton has the highest average at 4.8 yards per carry. The game features bona fide stars, on both sides of the ball, between both teams. Palmer has been in the desert for three seasons, but he spent his first seven years in the National Football League with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Both teams have dynamic quarterbacks who were both selected as the top pick in their respective draft classes, but Sunday's matchup could come down to defense, as slowing down these high-powered offenses will likely make the difference on Championship Sunday. "We'll find out Sunday". Ice and sleet blanketed the area on Friday, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

"I don't get nervous", Newton says. Bene Benwikere went down in the 13 game of the season. The Panthers stopped them from doing so with a thrilling offensive performance that the Seahawks couldn't keep up with. Those two men are talented, but this Arizona defense ranked sixth against the run during the regular season and that spells trouble for the Panthers. This is going to sound very cliche but when it is all said and done, the Carolina Panthers will triumph over the Arizona Cardinals because they seem like a team of destiny.