NFL Review: Panthers keep unbeaten streak going with shutout

“We know we’ve got the right type of players”. If we’re disappointing some people, I apologize for that.

Curt Macysyn has been covering the New York Football Giants for the past four seasons for Examiner.com, and he is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). Colston scored on receptions of 1 and 3 yards in the first half, and Tim Hightower added a 3-yard TD run in the third quarter for the Saints (5-8).

Quinn plans to find out who’s ready to finish the season, who’s already quit on him and the team.

Caleb Sturgis kicked a 30-yard field goal with 3:26 left, and Ed Reynolds intercepted Tyrod Taylor’s pass with 1:16 remaining to seal host Philadelphia’s victory and end Taylor’s streak of 222 passes without an interception. “The fact he didn’t play like he was capable of on that particular play and a couple others, that was a conversation we actually had for sure”.

There wasn’t really a whole lot to blame the Falcons special teams for.

The Bucs (6-7) saw their wild card hopes take a hit as they were not able to take advantage of the NFL’s worst defence. If Big Blue allows Kuechly to make plays behind the line of scrimmage, or in the passing game, then it will be a long day for Manning and company.

“They did not (receive the message)”, Quinn acknowledged.

The Cox and Hageman incident triggered the discussion. I truly do appreciate that, and it doesn’t bother me, because I get it. To make the playoffs, the Falcons need to win the rest of their games while the Seahawks lose the rest of their games. The Chargers (3-10) took over at their 11 with five minutes left and quickly moved into Kansas City territory, converting fourth down three times.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton kept the only unbeaten National Football League team on track by shutting out the Atlanta Falcons. CB Josh Norman helped keep WR Julio Jones out of the end zone.

Carr completed 12 of 29 for 135 yards in helping Oakland (6-7) snap an eight-game losing streak to the Broncos (10-3).

Gurley finished with 140 yards on 16 carries, despite being held to 13 yards on seven carries in the first half. For the Panthers, it was only their sixth shutout in their 21 seasons as a franchise.

NOTES: Kawann Short broke Kris Jenkins’ record for most sacks (nine) in a single-season by a defensive tackle with two sacks on Ryan, both of which resulted in fumbles, one for a turnover….

After the Falcons won the coin toss and elected to defer, the Panthers went to work establishing the ground attack. The makeshift interior line of castoffs from the Titans, Redskins and Rams is starting to fall apart. Alford had held Ginn and a flag was thrown but the pass was completed anyway and Ginn took flight. He had three catches for 52 yards, then warmed up prior to the second half before becoming a spectator in the rout. Jonathan Babineaux and Vic Beasley had sacks.

Contrary to what you may have seen on the Internet recently, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has not been fined $253,552 for giving away footballs to children. After an incomplete pass it would have been third-and-6 instead of first down.

STILL RUNNING: The Panthers extended their streak of 100-yard rushing games to 24 straight games behind 75 yards in the first half from Stewart. The Panthers may look to their practice squad to seek out a alternative for Benwikere. The Steelers hounded backup AJ McCarron after Dalton was injured while making a tackle on his interception.

LeSean McCoy had 74 yards rushing and 35 receiving in his return to Philadelphia.

The defense and running game came up with big plays in the fourth quarter. The defense also wasn’t ready for the 74-yard touchdown pass to Ginn, the Panthers only fast receiver.