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Panthers remain undefeated after win over Redskins Sunday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers' remain 10-0 on the season after a win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.

The Cam Newton led Panthers beat the Redskins 44-16.

Newton threw five touchdown passes.

The Carolina Panthers' climb up the NFL Power Rankings continues as the team grabbed the No. 2 spot.


ESPN ranks the Panthers behind only the New England Patriots (9-0).

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The Panthers, who are off to the best start in franchise history at 9-0, beat the Titans 27-10 on Sunday.

The Panthers have won 13 consecutive regular season games, the longest streak in the NFL.

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The Washington Redskins (4-5) come to Charlotte on Sunday to try and knock off the unbeaten Panthers.

The Redskins are 7-4 all-time vs. the Panthers.

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No NFL team has been worse on the road than the Redskins, and coach Jay Gruden is not quite sure what he can do to change that.

"I don't know any magical pep talks that'll help in that regard," Gruden said Thursday. "We're practicing hard. We're preparing the right way. Now it's just a matter of we've got to go out and perform on the road. But I don't know what words will help that."

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The Redskins are 0-4 on the road, part of an eight-game losing streak away from home that dates to last season and is the longest active such drought in the NFL.

The NFL announced Tuesday that Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is a finalist for this week's FedEx Ground Player of the Week award for his performance against the Titans.

Stewart rushed for 91 yards on 22 carries and a touchdown. It is Stewart's first nomination of the season. 

Panthers fans can vote for Stewart to win the award here.

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10 PANTHERS FACTS TO KNOW:

  • Panthers are 3-7 all-time vs. Redskins, but have won the last 3 meetings
  • Panthers have won 13 consecutive regular-season games, longest streak in NFL
  • Cam Newton has 30 career games with a passing TD and a rushing TD behind only Steve Young (31)
  • Panthers have rushed for over 100 yards for 20 straight regular season games
  • Panthers rank 3rd in NFL for points per game this season (28.3)
  • Greg Olsen has taken every offensive snap for Panthers this season, a total of 613 plays
  • Panthers are tied for first in NFL with 14 interceptions this season
  • Panthers rank 3rd in NFL in rushing yards per game (139.7)
  • Cam Newton has 136 total touchdowns in 1st five seasons of a career trailing only Peyton Manning (147) and Dan Marino (171) in same time period
  • Panthers hold longest home winning streak in NFL with 8 straight wins at Bank of America Stadium

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