Despite the Patriots' rough 24–3 road loss to the Rams on Thursday Night Football, head coach Bill Belichick is standing by starting quarterback Cam Newton.
After benching Newton early in the fourth quarter, Belichick quickly cut off the first question of his postgame press conference.
"Great question. I'm really glad you asked that. Cam's our quarterback," Belichick said, via NFL.com.
Jarrett Stidham replaced Newton with a little over with 10 minutes remaining on the clock and the Patriots down 24–3. Newton finished 9-of-16 for 119 yards, giving up one pivotal interception that was returned 79 yards for a touchdown by Kenny Young.