Carolina Panthers’ Rivera Backs his QB, Team Has New Focus

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Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera: Cam Newton didn’t taunt Saints to start fight

Jonathan Jones – The Charlotte Observer

"Coach Ron Rivera is backing his quarterback and saying that Cam Newton’s intent was not to taunt Saints’ players with his celebration.It’s been awhile since I’ve seen an opposing team break up another team’s touchdown celebration.  I guess the frustration got to the Saints’ players early in this one and they reacted.  Rivera also goes on to question the validity in the ejection of Brandon Williams."

DeAngelo Williams knows what time it is.  Let’s hope the staff and players have enough fuel in the tank to wrap up these final three games –

Panthers at Saints: Handing Out the Grades

Jaxon – Cat Scratch Reader

"Analysis and breakdown are handed out here for Carolina’s brilliant Sunday performance against New Orleans.Bene Benwikere, Cam Newton and Josh Norman had phenomenal weeks, as well as Greg Olsen doing what he does best.  There’s not much to dislike in the Panthers’ decisive win over the Saints."

Panthers have new focus after big win over Saints

AP – USAToday Sports

"The Panthers are staring at two huge scenarios coming down the final stretch of three regular season games.If they can win the NFC South, they will be the first NFC South team to win back-to-back division titles since the four-team divisons were created.  Carolina would also be only the second NFL team to have a losing record, yet still make the playoffs.  Neither of these two feats are glowing rewards, but at this point, I don’t think many of us would complain."

Carolina Panthers receiver Philly Brown day-to-day with sprained shoulder

Jonathan Jones – The Charlotte Observer

"Just when Philly Brown was emerging as a productive slot receiver, he went down with another injury.  Fortunately, he has not been ruled out long-term, and can continue creating chemistry with Newton.Brown was getting into a nice groove earlier this year, and then suffered a concussion that held him out for several games.  His presence is needed on the field and could grow into a dominating WR3 for this Panthers’ squad."

Panthers have new focus after big win over Saints

AP – USAToday Sports