CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The debate over which NFC powerhouse, the Carolina Panthers or the Arizona Cardinals, is the best team in the NFL has been one of the predominant narratives for much of the season.
It has also been debated whether Panthers quarterback Cam Newton or Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer is the MVP of the league.
No need to debate any longer. These issues will be settled on the field.
Sunday’s NFC Championship Game at Carolina's Bank of America Stadium sets up to be a classic.
It pits the teams with the two best records -- Carolina 16-1, Arizona 14-3 -- and the quarterbacks who figure to finish 1-2 in the MVP voting.