Another ugly game Newton completed 18 of 39 pass attempts for 156 yards, one touchdown and one interception while running for 71 yards and one touchdown on 15 carries against Buffalo on Sunday. Impact Perhaps Newton's passing struggles can be explained by his circumstances -- the turmoil in the Carolina coaching staff, the poor offensive line, his lack of practice with the Panthers -- but all of those explanations have no end in sight, either. In the meantime he's dependent on his rushing production to carry his box score. It's something Newton is clearly capable of, but it makes him risky despite his theoretical upside. The good news is P.J. Walker didn't play in this one, but the bad news is the Panthers face an improving Tampa Bay defense in Week 16.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE