Newton’s 4 TDs lift Panthers over Bengals 31-21
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Ron Rivera wanted a little something more from his offence, which is why he turned to his old boss Norv Turner as the team’s new co-ordinator this season.
Rivera, who once coached under Turner in San Diego, said he got exactly what he was hoping for Sunday.
Cam Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two others , Christian McCaffrey racked up a career-high 184 yards rushing and Carolina handed the Cincinnati Bengals their first loss of the season 31-21 behind a well-balanced offensive attack.
“We want to impose our will,” said Newton, who praised Turner’s play calling. “We are a team that can attack a defence in many different ways. As the game progresses I see the body language of defenders and they are wearing down.”