Article updated: 11/4/2012 3:43 PM

Panthers break 5-game skid, top Redskins 21-13

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after his touchdown during the second half against the Washington Redskins on Sunday in Landover, Md.

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His abilities as a leader in question and his team in desperate need of positive morale — not to mention a win — Cam Newton got the better of the first NFL matchup between the last two Heisman Trophy winners Sunday as the Carolina Panthers broke a five-game losing streak, beating the penalty-prone Washington Redskins 21-13.