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Cam Newton’s five best games with the Carolina Panthers

By Brandon Scott

(Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) Cam Newton
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 01: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

No. 4 – 12/24/2011 vs. Tampa Bay

Newton, not unlike today, had many skeptics when he entered the league and despite not finding much team success during his rookie year, the Panthers undoubtedly improved as the season transpired. Winning four of their last six, this game against divisional rival Tampa Bay served as an unofficial announcement of arrival.

Passing future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning in passing yards by a rookie, Newton not only displayed his efficiency through the air but also set franchise records for the longest touchdown completion and scoring run by a quarterback, at the time.

Newton only needed 12 completions in the 48-16 victory, as he was extremely efficient adding three touchdowns through the air and another on the ground. He played briefly into the fourth-quarter before being pulled as Carolina cruised to their sixth win in Newton’s rookie campaign.

Newton – 12/17, 171 YDS, 3 TD, 1 RUSHING TD, 142.4 RTG

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