Cam going deep: Cam Newton leads the NFL with 8.6 air yards per pass completion, per Next Gen Stats.
Down year for Cam: Newton's career-low passer rating of 81.4 this season ranks 27th in the NFL out of 32 qualified QBs.
No pass protection: Cam has taken 68 QB hits in 10 games this year. He took just 59 hits in 16 games last season.
Good run D, bad pass D: The Panthers allow 79.4 rushing yards per game (2nd in NFL) but they also allow 275.2 pass yards per game (29th in NFL).
Pass rush a plus: Carolina's 20 sacks since Week 8 are the most in the NFL.