Each week 53 active players will suit up for the Carolina Panthers beginning with a season opening matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at home. While odds are this game will be long forgotten by late December, for an NFL MVP – every game matters.
Cam Newton is the only Panthers recipient of the award in franchise history after his terrific campaign during the 2015 season. Leading Carolina to a near perfect record prior to the playoffs, Newton passed for 3,837 yards, rushed for 636 yards and was responsible for 45 total team touchdowns (35 passsing).