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Carolina Panthers use Newton to Benjamin to survive sloppiness, top 49ers

San Francisco 49ers’ Blaine Gabbert (2) looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers’ Mario Addison (97) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. The 27-point output was a bit deceiving.

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“You want to make sure you’re being fair to him too”, Kelly said, referencing the difficulty of facing Aaron Donald and Kawann Short in Weeks 1 and 2.

He also said it was possible. You may get the app – depending on the device platform – on iTunes, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Android, and more.

Another game, another example of why the Panthers made the right choice. Most were expecting a relatively close game between the two division rivals, but it was anything but a close game.

Running back Jonathon Stewart left the game in the first half with a hamstring injury and did not return.

“I’m not so egotistical that I can’t admit when I’ve made a mistake”, Newton told Ebony. In their last seven games at Bank of America Stadium, including the playoffs, they have averaged 40.4 points.

The New England Patriots’ third-stringer was forced into action Sunday when Jimmy Garoppolo injured his throwing shoulder in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins.

Even running back Fozzy Whittaker rushed for 100 yards against a 49ers defense that had held the Los Angeles Rams to 185 total yards six days earlier. He showed he can handle the load if Stewart is out an extended period.

Ravens cornerback Jerraud Powers, Panthers running back Cameron Artis-Payne and Browns offensive tackle Shon Coleman and defensive tackle Gabe Wright were among the players designated as inactive for Sunday’s games.

See what head coach Ron Rivera had to say inside the locker room after the win. San Francisco are still considered a bottom feeder though as they are almost two touchdown dogs in this game, and while part of that is due to circumstance as the Panthers are likely going to be furious after last week’s result, they are still not a great football team with plenty of holes to be filled.

Kelvin Benjamin demonstrates tremendous concentration by making a juggling, one-handed catch while falling backward to the ground, setting up a 10-yard touchdown reception by him two plays later.

Newton was among the 23 former Auburn players who got on the field on the second Sunday of the National Football League season.

Take away the four turnovers, and 60 might have been a possibility. “He got some there last week and we’ll continue to see how he develops, but I’m encouraged with where he is going, but we’re not just going to throw him out there to the wolves right now”. It’s the versatility of size and speed at multiple positions. Runs will come much harder this time around going up a solid Panthers defense, but with a fast paced offense Hyde can very well have some success. “But we were ready for whatever tempo they wanted to go through”. If Benjamin can consistently make these types of plays, his name will eventually get mentioned along with Steve Smith as all-time Panthers great receivers.

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“With his size and catch radius you can throw there and trust that he’s going to protect that throw, ” Olsen said. “I don’t know if we can do that every week, but if we clean up some things we can be better”.

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