Newton keeps Panthers ideal

“We have a big target on our chest now, and everyone wants to beat the Carolina Panthers”, quarterback Cam Newton said.

Newton completed his first 11 passes of the game, going 10-for-10 as the Panthers scored touchdowns on their first two possessions. Completes his first 11 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown, on the way to a 21-of-26 passing performance for 217 yards.

The Falcons’ defense could get a boost from the return of strong safety William Moore (groin), cornerback Robert Alford (groin) and linebacker Justin Durant (calf).

Dumervil was in the process of sacking Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles on what would have been the final play of the game.

“It’s tough, I mean these guys are professionals”, Rivera said of every player that will attempt to get in the Panthers way for the remainder of the season. “When we are off the field on offense, in a couple of three and outs there, and they come back out there and try to pound the ball. Eventually the dam is going to break”. On a pass from Newton to tight end Greg Olsen, Witherspoon knocked the ball loose, and Ayers recovered.

Newton ran for a touchdown and passed for another score as the Panthers (9-0) extended their regular-season win streak to 13 games.

Newton led the Panthers down the field in nine plays on the 80-yard scoring drive.

Dallas led at halftime on a pair of field goals but didn’t score in the second half to drop to 2-7. And when you look at Carolina’s offense only one name need be brought up, Cam Newton.

So what does Newton do against Tennessee? Quarterback Tony Romo is expected to play next week for the first time since the team’s last win in Week 2. “And that is kind of how we have always wanted it”. Now they have to go on the road to face a Tennessee team that is 2-6.

Mariota set the franchise rookie record with his 13th touchdown pass of the season, and he became the only rookie in National Football League history to record two games with four touchdowns and no interceptions.

“We just didn’t do a good job of executing on third down and that starts with me”, Mariota said. “This is something we’ve got to get over very quickly, obviously”.

“That we have a myriad of ways to win”, Tolbert says.

Graham Gano’s 48-yard field goal increased the Panthers’ lead to 17-10 with 23 seconds left in the third quarter.

“(The Titans) are professionals”, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said.

The Panthers have opened a lot of eyes in recent weeks, going from being viewed as a nice surprise team to a true contender. Antonio Andrews led in rushing with 88 yards in 19 carries.

After winning three straight games the Saints lost to one of the lower end teams in the Tennessee Titans last weekend. “I don’t know the exact specifics, but it’s not good”.

The Titans were competitive against a superior team, but could not come out with a win.

The only difference in his game, Oher insists, is the team for which he plays. “Last week was Drew Brees, this week was Cam”. Not surprisingly, he has resisted the urge to crow about the fact that he is now an integral part of one of the NFL’s three undefeated teams. Building rhythm throughout his drives.