Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Cam Newton threw for 170 yards with a
touchdown and also ran for a score to lead the Carolina Panthers to a 17-6 win
over the Oakland Raiders.
Steve Smith had four catches for 45 yards and a score and Greg Olsen hauled in
six passes for 53 yards for the Panthers (6-9), who have won three straight
and four of their last five. Rookie linebacker Luke Kuechly had nine tackles
an one interception in the triumph.
Matt Leinart replaced an injured Carson Palmer for Oakland in the first
quarter and completed 16-of-32 passes for 115 yards with an interception.
Terrelle Pryor also made a limited appearance for the Raiders (4-11). He
caught one pass for 22 yards, rushed for two yards and completed a 5-yard pass
in Oakland's seventh loss in eight games.
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