Panthers had NFL-best 10 players, including QB Cam Newton, selected for Pro Bowl.
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Rivera points to one laser-like throw Newton made at Auburn from the far hash mark to the other sideline that he estimated travelled about 35 yards downfield, but at least 60 yards in the air because of the angle throwing across the field. A marker that has a would not be matched for a very long time and, unless the owners succeed in extending the National Football League season, shall never be surpassed. The most recent of those three came on Sunday, in what was likely the most significant hurdle standing between the Panthers and a flawless regular season. A win over Atlanta next week will lock them into the NFC’s top overall seed.
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In all, 86 players were chosen, including 25 first-time Pro Bowl players, three of them rookies – Lockett, St Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters.
Cam Newton doesn’t care if he wins the MVP award. It was the third game this season when Newton threw at least five TD passes, joining the likes of Peyton Manning (4 in 2004), Tom Brady (3 in 2007), Drew Brees (3 in 2011) and Daunte Culpepper (3 in 2004). Cam is the runaway MVP, and the tremendous performance he had today against the New York Giants in route to maintaining their undefeated season sealed it for me.
Cam first played football at the University of Florida then later left the program after it was said he was guilty of academic cheating.
What’s your take on the Falcons’ first season under Dan Quinn? “I don’t spend all my time thinking about it, but by the same token I didn’t forget it”.
After surviving a scare against the Giants in Week 14, the Panthers should complete their pursuit for perfection with games against the lacklustre Falcons and inconsistent Buccaneers. The reality check was demoralizing.
A mere four weeks ago, the New England Patriots and Panthers had 10-0 records. “That’s a big priority for us going into this game”, center Ryan Kalil said. “… Having it come so quickly, with another opportunity to go do it, we’re thrilled to death”.
“He goes to the next play”, Rivera said.
Talking about rushing, let’s take a moment to give a shout out to Cameron Artis-Payne.
NOT LOOKING AHEAD: Newton wouldn’t be drawn into any discussion of how he would like to handle next week’s game against Tampa Bay if the Panthers beat the Falcons and have home field for the entire conference playoffs wrapped up.
While that’s a convenient answer to clean up any worries about Newton’s passing statistics, the statistical argument against Newton regularly – and also conveniently – leaves out his rushing ability.
SLIM AND NONE: Atlanta kept its slim postseason hopes alive by beating Jacksonville 23-17 last week. Last year Cam helped the Panthers make the playoffs and win in the Wild Card game, which was Cam’s first playoff win in his young career. He makes everyone around him better, and he makes game-winning plays.
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Defensive tackle Ra’Shede Hageman had a meltdown in which he shoved a couple of his teammates and got in a shoving match with defensive line coach Bryan Cox. The big difference: The 49ers won their game; the Giants lost. “We’re playing to be a team that nobody wants to face”, fullback Mike Tolbert said.
