*Christian McCaffrey – Noteworthy
RB Christian McCaffrey had 110 yards from scrimmage on Sunday — 53 rushing yards and 57 receiving yards.
Cam Newton – Important
–QB Cam Newton recorded his franchise-best ninth consecutive game with at least two passing touchdowns on Sunday. He finished with his 18th career 300-yard passing game, going for 357 passing yards on 25-of-37 passing with three touchdowns and an interception for a 114.1 passer rating. It was Newton’s personal-best fifth straight game with a 100 or better passer rating. Newton has seven games with at least a 100 passer rating this season.
D.J. Moore – Noteworthy
WR DJ Moore posted a Panthers season-best 157 receiving yards and one touchdown on seven catches. Moore’s 82-yard reception was the longest pass play for the Panthers since Ted Ginn had an 88-yard touchdown reception against the Raiders in 2016.
Graham Gano – Noteworthy
K Graham Gano missed a field goal in the third quarter, ending his league-leading and franchise-record streak at 28 straight made field goals in the regular season.
Julius Peppers – Noteworthy
DE Julius Peppers recorded a sack in the second half, bringing his career total to 158.5. He needs two sacks to pass Kevin Greene (160.0) for third place all-time. Peppers has four sacks this season.