Spotlight on… Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers
When: Monday night Cam Newton faces off with Andrew Luck. This was supposed to be Luck’s coronation season and Newton’s comeuppance. Oops.
What’s up: Newton enters the game as a strong MVP candidate, having guided the Panthers to their first 6-0 start in team history. Newton bathes in the spotlight. In three Monday night starts, he owns a 102.8 rating, with seven passing touchdowns and two rushing scores.
Background: Newton and Luck share a common bond. Both were finalists for the Heisman Trophy after the 2010 season.