Cam Newton stars again as Carolina Panthers rip Atlanta Falcons apart

Quarterback Cam Newton threw three touchdown passes and his Carolina Panthers pummelled the Atlanta Falcons 38-0 on Sunday to earn an NFL playoff first-round bye.

Cam Newton stars again as Carolina Panthers rip Atlanta Falcons apart
Tue, 15 Dec, 2015 - 00:00
Jeff Taylor

With a 10th straight home win, the Panthers extended their club-best season start to 13-0.

They moved a step closer to securing home field advantage throughout the post-season, and will be able to rest up during the first week of the National Football Conference playoffs thanks to the bye.

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