1.
“If the Packers’ defense couldn’t stop Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill on the read-option plays last Sunday, imagine what Cam Newton might do this week when his Carolina Panthers come to Lambeau Field.” — Rob Demovsky, ESPN.com
2.
“Bengals fans don’t have to like it, but the Carolina Panthers and all who pledge allegiance to them should be darn thankful for that ugly tie they received Sunday in Cincinnati.” — Don Banks, SI.com
3.
“Such is the ongoing dilemma when the franchise quarterback is such a dynamic weapon as a ball carrier. But with Cam Newton once again healthy enough to run, it’s a great problem to have.” — Max Henson, Panthers.com
4.
.@Panthers Cam Newton is only QB in @NFL history to pass for 250+ yds w/ 2 TD & rush for 100+ yds w/ TD in a game. He’s now done it twice
— Randall Liu (@RLiuNFL) October 14, 2014
5.
Pickable passes (ball thrown that should have been INT): Best: Cam Newton (0 in 179 att), Matt Ryan (1-234) Worst: Jay Cutler (9-229) — Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) October 14, 2014
BBR NUGGETS
- Robert Lester up, Chris Scott back. — BBR
- Former Panthers DL Sione Fua has a new home. — PFT
- The specialists at their sandwich kickoff. — Twitter
- Jake Delhomme is headed into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. — NOLA.com