were able to get back to .500 today when they dominated the Cardinals 34-10 in Cam Newton’s triumphant return to action, and they now have momentum on their side thanks to Newton’s arrival in the Queen City. Newton was responsible for two of the team’s touchdowns today — one rushing and one passing — and the offense finally looked like the unit we’ve been hoping to see since Sam Darnold’s play started to decline following the team’s Week 4 loss to the Cowboys.
The lines makers have taken notice of Carolina’s improved offense, and now the Panthers are expected to win back-to-back games when they face the Washington Football Team (+2.