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No Patriots QB Controversy? Cam Newton ‘Absolutely’ New England’s Starter

FOXBORO, Mass. — Cam Newton will be the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said Newton “absolutely” will remain New England’s starter despite the QB’s struggles this season.

The Patriots are now 2-4 on the season after losing their Week 7 matchup 33-6 to the San Francisco 49ers.

Newton went just 9-of-15 for 98 yards with three interceptions in the loss to the 49ers. He has just two passing touchdowns and seven interceptions on the season. He’s thrown for 255 yards with no touchdowns and five interceptions in the past two weeks.