Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton put on another show on Monday night, showcasing his unrivaled evasiveness and improving proficiency in the passing game.
Cam Newton tosses 3 touchdowns in prime time for fantasy owners
The Panthers’ signal caller put on a show in prime time versus the New England Patriots, showcasing his arm as well as his legs. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Newton completed 19-of-28 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns. He also chipped in 62 rushing yards on seven carries. Newton was harassed throughout the night by Rob Ninkovich and Chandler Jones, but he was at his most dangerous state when pressured. Newton escaped the pass rush with ease, ripping off monster gains on the ground when flushed out of the pocket, and completing passes on the run.
Fantasy Spin: The amount of quarterbacks that would be preferred in fantasy football over Cam Newton could be counted on one hand going forward, even with difficult matchups for the Panthers down the stretch. With his dual-threat ability and his continued opportunities to carry the ball near the goal line, the sky is the limit for his weekly fantasy output, as evidenced by another output of over 25 standard points. That remains the case in Week 12, even versus a stingy Miami Dolphins secondary. There are no formats where Newton should not be started each week.
