Panthers Fall Short To Raiders In Week 16 Showdown
Cam Newton leads rushing with 60 yards and a short score as Carolina rolls 112 rushing yards total but the Panthers fall to Oakland. Leinart relieves Palmer, throwing 115 yards with an interception, while Matt Leinart's 16-for-32 effort and Burris' pick help Oakland hold on. Gano nails a 51-yard field goal for Carolina, Adams fumbles a punt, and Rivera's coaching decision shifts the offense to a shorter passing game.
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Panthers Notebook Highlights Kuechly Impressive Season
Panthers rookie Luke Kuechly shined in the 17-6 win over the Raiders with 13 tackles and a 25-yard interception return. The rookie’s performance, his first career penalty, and his push for defensive rookie of the year are noted alongside Cam Newton’s leadership and Steve Smith extending his consecutive-game reception streak. The piece also covers inactives, team records against AFC foes, and season context at Bank of America Stadium.
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Rivera’s Panthers edge toward 7-9 after late-season rally
Panthers coach Ron Rivera, under pressure after a 2-8 start, has guided his team to four wins in five games and a possible 7-9 finish with a final test at New Orleans. He shows quiet resolve, citing learning and growth as the team’s path forward despite uncertain job security.
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Panthers topple Raiders as Palmer leaves with injury
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton led a 271 yard day as Carolina limited Oakland to 189 yards with Newton accounting for 231 of the total. Carson Palmer left after a hard hit from Greg Hardy, and Matt Leinart struggled in relief.
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Redskins edge Eagles to threaten division title
Washington, led by Robert Griffin III returning from injury, beat Philadelphia 27 20 for a sixth straight win and a possible NFC East clinch. Kai Forbath set an NFL record with consecutive field goals as the Redskins sit at 9-6 and eye a home matchup with Dallas.
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