Miami Dolphins vs. Carolina Panthers RECAP, score, stats (11/13/17) | NFL Week 10

The Miami Dolphins (4-4), led by quarterback Jay Cutler, meet the Carolina Panthers (6-3), led by quarterback Cam Newton, in an NFL Week 10 game on Monday, November 13, 2017 (11/13/17) at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Here is the AP recap of the game:

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Cam Newton was tired of the Carolina Panthers' defense getting all of the glory.

Newton took it as a challenge when the defense vaulted to the league's No. 1 ranking last week, saying it was time for the offense to strive to match them.

Newton did his part on Monday night, throwing for 254 yards and four touchdowns and running for 95 more as the Panthers piled up a franchise-record 548 yards in a 45-21 rout of the Miami Dolphins.

"It's nice to see them have this type of breakout game," Panthers coach Ron Rivera said of the offense, which had 30 first downs and converted 11 of 14 third downs.

Said Newton: "I still feel like we are scratching the surface of our potential in this offense. We have to trust in our ability to execute our coach's plan."

Newton improved to 5-1 in Monday night games, while averaging 270.5 yards per game with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions.

"There is something about this stage with him," Rivera said. "He played a tremendous game."

Jonathan Stewart ran for a season-high 110 yards, and Newton had a 69-yard jaunt on a read option as the Panthers racked up 294 yards on the ground. It was Stewart's first 100-yard game since last December at Washington.

Rookie Christian McCaffrey scored touchdowns rushing and receiving, and Devin Funchess caught five passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns as the Panthers (7-3) remained a half-game behind the NFC South-leading Saints heading into their bye week.

Newton had his share of fun on the field.

After being tackled on his 69-yard run, an exhausted Newton laid on the ground smiling and shaking his body as if trying to get feeling back into his legs.

Teammates joked with Newton that backup quarterback Derek Anderson could have scored on the play.

"When you ain't got no gas left and your check engine light is on and blinking, get gas at the next stop or so, man, you just have to try to celebrate when you can celebrate, brother," Newton said. "I was just hoping coach didn't come back with another run play for me."

He tiredly handed off on the next two plays.

"Everything was fun out there," said Funchess, who became the team's No. 1 receiver when Kelvin Benjamin was traded to Buffalo two weeks ago.

Jay Cutler had 213 yards passing with two touchdowns and one interception for the Dolphins (4-5), who have lost three straight. Jarvis Landry and Julian Thomas both caught TD passes for Miami.

The game turned with 41 seconds left in the first half, when Luke Kuechly made a leaping interception along the sideline with Carolina leading 10-7.

Four plays later, Newton connected with tight end Ed Dickson on a 7-yard touchdown pass. That opened the floodgates as the Panthers scored touchdowns on five straight possessions in their most explosive output of the season.

"In an eight-minute span, the game got away from us," Dolphins coach Adam Gase said. "It snowballed. We couldn't prevent the big runs once they got going."

The Panthers had entered the game 21st in the league in total offense and 24th in scoring.

"We get to watch them -- that's the fun part," Kuechly said of the offense.

It was a big game for Stewart, who fumbled twice in last week's 20-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

"He might have been playing with a chip on his shoulder, but we just wanted to get him to that second level," Panthers offensive tackle Matt Kalil said.

The Dolphins have put themselves in a difficult situation in a tight AFC playoff race.

"There are pieces in the locker room. I truly believe that," Cutler said.

McCAFFREY STARTS

The Panthers gave McCaffrey the start at running back over Stewart, who fumbled twice last week against the Falcons. McCaffrey didn't let them down, combining for 50 yards and two scores, including a nifty 4-yard touchdown run where he faked out two Miami defenders.

McDONALD RETURNS

Dolphins safety T.J. McDonald returned to the starting lineup after serving an eight-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy, but it didn't help the struggling Dolphins defense.

DRAKE'S BIG RUN

Kenyan Drake provided the big play for the Dolphins, breaking free for a 66-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

NEWTON'S NUMBERS

Newton passed Dan Marino for the third-most total yards (passing and rushing) in a quarterback's first seven seasons. Newton trails only Peyton Manning and Matt Ryan in that category.

INJURIES

Dolphins: Reported no injuries.

Panthers: Rookie wide receiver Curtis Samuel left the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury after dropping a would-be touchdown pass in the end zone. ... Center Tyler Larsen suffered a foot injury but returned to the game.

UP NEXT

Dolphins: Host the Buccaneers on Sunday in a game that was rescheduled from Week 1 because of Hurricane Irma.

Panthers: Visit the Jets on Nov. 26 after a bye.

Here's what you need to know:

Who: Dolphins vs. Panthers

Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.

When: Monday, Nov. 13, 2017

Time: 8:30 p.m. Eastern

TV: ESPN

Livestream: WatchESPN

Line: Panthers -9

Dolphins notes: QB JAY CUTLER completed 34 of 42 (81 pct.) for 311 yards with 3 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 121.3 rating in Week 9. His 81 comp. pct. was highest of career (min. 10 att.). Aims for 3rd in row with 110+ rating. Completed 28 of 36 (77.8 pct.) for 289 yards with 2 TDs for 95.5 rating in last meeting. Ranks 4th in AFC with 66.2 comp. pct. (147 of 222). * RB DAMIEN WILLIAMS had TD catch last week. RB KENYAN DRAKE had 104 scrimmage yards (69 rush, 35 rec.) in Week 9. * WR JARVIS LANDRY had TD catch last week. Since entering league in 2014, has 344 catches & passed ANQUAN BOLDIN (342) for most catches by player in 1st 4 seasons in NFL history. Has 4 TD catches in past 5. Ranks 2nd in NFL with 56 catches in 2017. WR DE VANTE PARKER has 75+ rec. yards & TD catch in 2 of past 3 on road. TE JULIUS THOMAS had 84 rec. yards & TD in Week 9. Since 2013, has 34 TD catches, 3rd most among NFL TEs. * S RESHAD JONES had INT last week. Has INT in 2 of past 3 on road vs. NFC. Is only NFL safety with 50+ tackles (55) & 2+ INTs (2) in 2017. DE CAMERON WAKE aims for 6th in row with sack vs. NFC. DT NDAMUKONG SUH had sack last week. Has 3.5 sacks in past 5. Has 3 TFL in past 2 meetings. Since entering league in 2010, is 1 of 2 NFL DTs (GENO ATKINS) with 50+ sacks (50.5). LB KIKO ALONSO had FF in Week 9. In only career meeting (9/5/13 with Buf.), had 10 tackles, sack & INT.

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Panthers notes: QB CAM NEWTON had 2 TDs (1 pass, 1 rush) & 51 rush yards in last meeting. Has 1,369 pass yards (273.8 per game), 11 TDs & 4 INTs for 97 rating & 2 rush TDs in 5 career Monday games. Has 251 rush yards (62.8 per game) & 2 rush TDs in past 4. * RB JONATHAN STEWART has 3 TDs in past 4 vs. AFC. Rookie RB CHRISTIAN MC CAFFREY had 94 scrimmage yards (66 rush, 28 rec.) & 1st career rush TD last week. Aims for 6th in row with 5+ receptions. Leads NFL RBs & all rookies with 54 receptions. * WR DEVIN FUNCHESS led team with 86 rec. yards in Week 9. Has 3 TDs in past 4 vs. AFC. Leads team with 443 rec. yards & 3 TDs. TE ED DICKSON is averaging 15.9 yards per catch, 2nd most among NFL TEs with 20+ catches. * DE JULIUS PEPPERS has 10 tackles, 3 sacks & FR in his past 2 games vs. Mia. Aims for 3rd in row vs. AFC with 2+ sacks. Has 3 sacks & FF in past 4 at home. LB LUKE KUECHLY led team with 11 tackles last week. Has 59 tackles (9.8 per game), 3 FFs & INT in past 6 vs. AFC. Since 2013, is only NFL player with 500+ tackles (594) & 10+ INTs (12). LB THOMAS DAVIS had sack in last meeting. DE MARIO ADDISON aims for 4th in row with sack. Has 3 sacks in past 4 vs. AFC. S KURT COLEMAN aims for 3rd in row with 9+ tackles. Has 4 INTs in past 6 at home vs. AFC. Since 2015, ties for 2nd among NFL safeties with 11 INTs. -- NFL Communications

(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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