The Carolina Panthers (5-2) might be beginning to catch fire, and quarterback Cam Newton’s recent play is both the match and the kindling.
Newton played perhaps his best game of the season in Sunday’s 36-21 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. He was 21 of 29 for 219 passing yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions against a Ravens defense that ranked No. 1 in the league in yards allowed and No. 2 against the pass.
He also rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.
In the past five quarters, including the Panthers’ Newton-led comeback against Philadelphia in Week 7, Newton has completed 37 of 51 passes (72.