Heading into Sunday’s matchup against the New England Patriots, the Carolina Panthers offense was facing an identity crisis. They failed to exploit the below average Saints defense last week. Therefore, it was imperative for Carolina to show progress versus the Patriots who were ranked last in defense according to DVOA.
Cam Newton looked like his 2015 self. The most welcome appearance was the reintroduction of the quarterback run concepts. It was tough to find a balance for Newton’s running due to his shoulder injury. With that said, Newton is one of the best short yardage runners in the league.