Newton, Panthers hammer Dolphins

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton threw for 254 yards and four touchdowns, rookie Christian McCaffrey scored TDs rushing and receiving, and the Carolina Panthers crushed the Miami Dolphins 45-21 on Monday night.

Jonathan Stewart ran for a seasonhigh 110 yards and Newton added 95, including a 69-yard jaunt on a read option, as the Panthers racked up 294 yards on the ground in their third straight victory.

Carolina set a franchise record with 548 yards from scrimmage.

The Panthers (7-3) are still a half-game behind the NFC South division-leading Saints.