CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A legitimate question about Devin Funchess quickly turned into a firestorm around quarterback Cam Newton, but the Carolina Panthers wide receiver is deserving of attention for his play as he returns to his hometown Sunday.
Funchess, who grew up in the Detroit area and attended the University of Michigan in nearby Ann Arbor, is off to his best start in three seasons with 17 catches for 216 yards and two touchdowns.
He had his best performance in a meaningful game this past Sunday, catching a team-high seven passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns in a 33-30 victory at New England.