Cam Newton had one of the worst games of his career on Thursday night, completing just 10 of his 28 passes, for 151 yards with an interception and a fumble. Afterward, he put the blame on his own shoulders.
“I know I missed a lot of throws,” Newton said, “and I’m not blaming anybody but myself.”
Newton is right: He did miss a lot of throws, and the Panthers missed on some potential big plays as a result. Although Newton had a solid game running the ball, gaining 43 yards and scoring on a 10-yard run, this was a rough night for him.
And it was a night when the Panthers fell to 3-5-1 and ceded first place in the NFC South to New Orleans. This is now the Saints’ division to lose.