Panthers score late to beat Saints; Cowboys' win sets up Eagles showdown

Carolina clinches first playoff berth since 2008 while Dallas will play Philadelphia for NFC East title. Colts topple Chiefs, Bills shut out Dolphins while Bengals, Jets, Rams and Titans also win.CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Cam Newton threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Domenik Hixon with 23 seconds left Sunday to lift the Carolina Panthers to a 17-13 win over the New Orleans Saints and clinch the team's first playoff berth since 2008.