Panthers 17, Browns 13
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs as Cleveland Browns' Jim Leonhard (30) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is tackled by Cleveland Browns' Chris Kirksey (58) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass under pressure from Cleveland Browns' Barkevious Mingo (51) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Jerricho Cotchery (82) runs after a catch as Cleveland Browns' Pierre Desir (26) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs past Cleveland Browns' Barkevious Mingo (51) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Graham Gano (9) kicks a field goal against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Cleveland Browns' Andrew Hawkins (16) catches a pass as Carolina Panthers' Tre Boston (33) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Cleveland Browns' Isaiah Crowell (34) runs as Carolina Panthers' Bene' Benwikere (25) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns' Craig Robertson (53) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates after running for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Cleveland Browns' Brian Hoyer, front, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson, back, in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) reaches for a pass as Cleveland Browns' Karlos Dansby (56) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Cleveland Browns' Brian Hoyer (6) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Kony Ealy (94) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Philly Brown, right, catches a pass as Cleveland Browns' Pierre Desir, left, defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) fumbles the ball after being hit by Cleveland Browns' Scott Solomon (54) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. The Panthers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) is tackled by Cleveland Browns' Karlos Dansby (56) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates his touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) and Cam Newton (1) celebrate Stewart's touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Josh Norman (24) intercepts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns' Travis Benjamin (11) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Cleveland Browns' Brian Hoyer (6) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Kawann Short (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. The Panthers won 17-13. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) gives high-fives to fans after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. The Panthers won 17-13. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
