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Falcons vs. Panthers: Cam Newton plays Harry Houdini

There are times being as big as Cam helps.

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Cam Newton’s physical traits are well documented, and it doesn’t take a genius to know that a 250-pound quarterback is a formidable test, but how does it translate on Sunday?

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On 3-11, Newton was caught in the backfield by Corey Peters and was dead to rights -- at least most quarterbacks would have been. Newton got out of Peters' grasp, and ran for 13 yards to convert the third down and keep the drive alive.

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