It always starts with No. 1, and Newton made sure the Panthers offense got off to a good start against the Titans. He needed just five plays to direct the first-team unit 93 yards for a touchdown, and before departing early in the second quarter, he orchestrated another nice march for a field goal.
Newton connected with six different receivers while going 8-for-12 for 162 yards and one touchdown. He was quick with his decisions and accurate with his throws, and the two times the Titans stopped him, they were on scrambles that just maybe Newton would have converted if this one had counted.