After the Patriots lost 24-3 to the Rams on Thursday, New England head coach Bill Belichick said quarterback Cam Newton remains the team’s starter.
That’s after Newton completed just nine of his 16 passes for 119 yards, had just 16 yards rushing, got sacked four times, and threw a pick six against the Rams. Second-year QB Jarrett Stidham came on in relief in the fourth quarter, going 5-of-7 passing for 27 yards. He was sacked twice, too.
But with the team sticking with Newton, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said New England’s issues are not all on the quarterback.