CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Cam Newton tossed a touchdown pass and ran for another Sunday, leading the Carolina Panthers to a 17-6 victory over Oakland.
Newton picked up 170 yards through the air, including a TD pass to Steve Smith, who finished with four catches and 45 yards as the Panthers (6-9) racked up their third straight win.
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Greg Olsen helped out with six grabs for 53 yards and and linebacker Luke Kuechly recorded nine tackles with an interception in the win.
Oakland's Carson Palmer left with a first-quarter injury and Matt Leinart took over, going 16-of-32 for 115 yards and an interception for the Raiders (4-11).
It was the seventh loss in eight games for Oakland.
