Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers Match Player Stats On Dec 21, 2014

Cam Newton returned from a one-game absence and went 18-of-31 for 201 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Panthers (6-8-1), who will travel to Atlanta for a showdown to decide the division next week. Newton added 63 yards and a score on the ground as Carolina outgained Cleveland 404-228.

Cleveland rookie Johnny Manziel went 3-of-8 for 32 yards before suffering a hamstring injury in the first half and being replaced by Brian Hoyer, who was 7-of-13 for 134 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Jordan Cameron made three catches for 88 yards and a TD for the Browns (7-8).

The teams traded field goals early before Newton's 2-yard touchdown run sent the Panthers into halftime with a 10-3 advantage. Garrett Hartley's second field goal of the day pulled the Browns within four, and Hoyer hit Cameron for an 81-yard scoring pass with 9:59 remaining in the fourth quarter to give Cleveland its first lead.

The Panthers answered with a seven-play, 66-yard drive, regaining the advantage when Newton scrambled and found Stewart for a 9-yard TD with 7:07 left. After a defensive stop, Carolina put it away when Stewart cut back and broke free for a 30-yard run to the Cleveland 10, allowing the Panthers to run out the clock.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Cameron's TD reception was the longest pass of Hoyer's career, and the longest scoring catch by a Browns player on the road since Paul Warfield's 82-yarder in 1969. กญ The Browns have recorded at least one interception in 11 straight games and have 21 on the season, their most since recording 23 in 2008. กญ Newton's rushing touchdown was the 32nd of his career, tying Terry Bradshaw and Fran Tarkenton for 13th on the all-time list among quarterbacks.