GLENDALE, Ariz. – Kyle Allen said it’s only football.
Repeatedly.
The second-year, undrafted quarterback was trying not to make a big deal about taking over for injured starter Cam Newton for a Carolina Panthers team reeling from an 0-2 start.
But it appeared to be more than just football Sunday after Allen glided to his left and found tight end Greg Olsen open in the corner of the end zone for his fourth touchdown pass in a 38-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Allen began high-stepping across the field like a prize Tennessee Walker, pumping his legs and arms as though he’d just won the Super Bowl
“I was feeling the emotions on that one," admitted Allen, who grew up not far from State Farm Stadium.