CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Cam Newton has never liked being referred to as a running quarterback.
"I have labeled myself as a pocket passer with the ability to run," Newton said.
Newton proved again he can beat teams with his arm, throwing a career-high five touchdown passes on Sunday, when the Carolina Panthers improved to 10-0 with a dominating 44-16 victory over the Washington Redskins (4-6).
Newton completed 21 of 34 passes for 246 yards and threw TD passes to five different receivers as Carolina stretched its regular-season winning streak to 14 games, including eight in a row at home.
The Panthers opened a four-game lead in the NFC South over Atlanta and became the 16th team in the Super Bowl era to start 10-0.
Of the previous 15, all made the playoffs and nine advanced to the Super Bowl, with six winning it all.
All of that matters little to tight end Greg Olsen.
"They don't give out trophies for the regular season," Olsen said.