Week 9 2012: Carolina at Washington

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) is tackled by Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher (59) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy, left, hits Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III and is charged with a roughing the passer penalty during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) heads for a touchdown as he runs away from Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, bottom, is hit by Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley and strong safety Reed Doughty, top, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is hit by Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Morgan (15) pushes away Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) as Panthers outside linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) pressures Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) catches a touchdown pass as he is covered by Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) celebrates with running back Jonathan Stewart (28) and quarterback Cam Newton (1) after Smith's touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera reacts after a score during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws as he is hit by Carolina Panthers free safety Haruki Nakamura (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is stopped short of the goal by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker James Anderson (50) and defensive end Charles Johnson (95) on fourth down during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins fullback Darrel Young (36) is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive ends Greg Hardy (76) and Charles Johnson (95) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, follows center Jeff Byers (62) for a touchdown as Byers blocks against Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. The Panthers won 21-13. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is hit by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Luke Kuechly (50), outside linebacker James Anderson and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. The Panthers won 21-13. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is hit by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker James Anderson (50), outside linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. The Panthers won 21-13. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)