FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quarterback Cam Newton is slated to start for the New England Patriots on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills, barring an unexpected change, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Newton's status, and the possibility of the Patriots turning to backup Jarrett Stidham, came into sharper focus after New England was eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 20.
The Patriots (6-8) haven't scored a touchdown in their past two games, and coach Bill Belichick acknowledged on Dec. 21 that the team would "evaluate what the opportunities are" to give some younger players more experience.