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NFL Game Summary - Cleveland at Carolina

Cam Newton accounted for two touchdowns and the Carolina Panthers picked up a crucial win to set up a winner-take-all NFC South showdown next week.

Newton's 9-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan Stewart in the fourth quarter was the difference, and Carolina topped the Cleveland Browns, 17-13, on Sunday.

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The scoring strike to Stewart, which capped a 7-play, 66-yard drive, came less than three minutes after the Browns (7-8) took their first lead on Brian Hoyer's 81-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jordan Cameron.

Hoyer replaced Johnny Manziel late in the first half after the rookie exited with a hamstring injury.

The Panthers (6-8-1) will travel to Atlanta next week with the division on the line. Whoever wins that game will not only clinch the NFC South, but will also host a playoff game.

The Falcons beat New Orleans to eliminate the Saints from postseason contention.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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