Washington Redskins vs Carolina Panthers Match Player Stats On Nov 22, 2015

The Sports Xchange
Nov 22, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Quarterback Cam Newton threw five short touchdown passes as the Carolina Panthers won their 10th game in a row, smashing the Washington Redskins 44-16 on Sunday afternoon at Bank of America Stadium.

The Panthers (10-0) scored after four Washington turnovers to continue the best start in franchise history. Carolina is one of two unbeaten teams in the NFL.

Newton, who improved to 3-0 as a starter vs. the Redskins, threw a franchise-record four first-half touchdown passes. He finished 21 of 34 for 246 yards without an interception.

Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 22 of 30 passes for 207 yards.

The Redskins (4-6) have yet to win back-to-back games this season. They had surrendered a season-high point total by 68 seconds into the second half.

Wide receiver Andre Roberts' first-quarter, 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown pulled the Redskins even at 14-14, but the Panthers scored the next 30 points.

Even though Carolina was wobbly after building leads in the previous two home games against Indianapolis and Green Bay, the Redskins didn't provide a comeback threat. Washington had seven first downs through three quarters.

Last week's 27-10 victory at Tennessee had been Carolina's largest winning margin until this game.

The Panthers struck first after safety Kurt Coleman intercepted a Cousins pass and returned it 28 yards to the Washington 31-yard line. Running back Jonathan Stewart scored on a 13-yard pass from Newton.

On the next possession, Cousins helped the Redskins even the score by throwing a 56-yard touchdown strike to wide receiver DeSean Jackson.

The Panthers regained the lead with 41 seconds left in the opener quarter on running back Mike Tolbert's 3-yard catch from Newton.

Newton gave the Panthers another lead with a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. midway through the second quarter.

After linebacker Luke Kuechly stripped Washington running back Matt Jones of the ball and linebacker Thomas Davis recovered the fumble, the Panthers converted again. Newton threw 5 yards to tight end Greg Olsen for a touchdown and a 28-14 lead.

Graham Gano's 42-yard field goal on the last play of the first half made it 31-14.

Carolina cornerback Bene Benwikere caused a Cousins fumble and recovered the ball, on the first possession of the third quarter. Newton converted with a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Devin Funchess.

Gano's 48-yarder pushed the edge to 41-14.

The Panthers were in such control that Kuechly didn't play in the fourth quarter.

NOTES: The Panthers have scored at least 27 points in eight straight games. ... The Panthers entered the game by averaging a league-high 13.3 yards per catch, but none of the five touchdown pass plays went for more than 12 yards. ... Panthers DE Kony Early has at least one sack in four games in a row. ... Redskins S Kyshoen Jarrett was evaluated for a possible concussion in the second quarter but he was cleared to return to the game. ... WR Corey Brown, who had one touchdown catch in the previous two home games, was on Carolina's inactive list after missing practice time with an injury. ... Carolina plays on Thanksgiving for the first time when it visits Dallas on Thursday. ... The Redskins are home against the New York Giants next Sunday.