Last week: 19 (-6)

Record: 1-4

Cam Newton’s career record: 7-14. Have we overrated him? Well, that seems to be the common theme this week. However, it’s more likely he’s just having a sophomore slump. These are just the growing pains you would expect from such a young quarterback. He should be fine long term. Remember, he’s led this team to 23.7 points per game in his 21 starts. It’s not his fault the defense is allowing 26.4 per. He came into a team with little to no hope and has made them relevant again. This team is a long ways away from being a competitor, but let’s not hop on the overreaction bus with Cam Newton.

Studs

C Ryan Kalil: Did not allow a pressure on 37 pass block snaps, run blocked for 13 yards on 1 attempt

RT Byron Bell: Did not allow a pressure on 37 pass block snaps, run blocked for 0 yards on 2 attempts

MLB Luke Kuechly: Allowed 2 catches for 28 yards on 2 attempts, 1 interception, 6 solo tackle, 6 assists, 3 stops, 1 quarterback hit on 4 blitzes

Duds

QB Cam Newton: 12 of 29 for 141 yards, 3 drops, 1 hit as thrown, 2 batted passes, 65.2 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 12 of 35 drop backs (4 sacks, 1 scramble, 1 of 7, 1 hit as thrown)

RB DeAngelo Williams: Rushed for 6 yards (6 after contact) on 6 attempts, 1 fumble, no catches on 1 attempt

RG Garry Williams: Allowed 1 quarterback hit and 2 quarterback hurries on 15 pass block snaps, run blocked for 10 yards on 4 attempts

WR Steve Smith: Caught 4 passes for 40 yards on 11 attempts on 35 pass snaps, 2.5 YAC per catch, 2 drops, 1 penalty

DT Ron Edwards: Did not record a pressure on 14 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles

DT Dwan Edwards: 1 quarterback hurry on 21 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 2 stops, 1 missed tackle

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