As much attention as Cam Newton got for his franchise record-setting performance in Sunday's 44-16 win, the Panthers defense deserves some as well.

Not to be out-done by Newton's five touchdowns, Carolina sacked Kirk Cousins a season-high five times and forced five takeaways to blow the doors open.

But that's not all. The Panthers suffocated the Washington running attack, holding the Redskins to an all-time franchise-best 14 yards on 12 carries.

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If the Panthers continue to click on both sides of the ball like they were on Sunday, it's hard to envision them losing anytime soon.