Cam Newton did not run wild on Monday Night Football. Finishing with just 16 yards on 10 carries, it’s not as though the big quarterback bowled over New York Jets defenders.
What Newton did do, however, was take advantage of a couple of key situations with the zone-read, including the New England Patriots’ first touchdown of the night in their 30-27 victory at MetLife Stadium.
The play was set up by a 33-yard Jakobi Meyers reception. New York played Cover 1 against a Pats’ play-action that featured just a two-man route.