Cam Newton – Noteworthy
QB Cam Newton capped his 17th game-winning drive, his second this season, with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Greg Olsen with 1:22 remaining against the Eagles. In the fourth quarter, Newton completed 16-of-22 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns. Newton rushed for two first downs against the Eagles, passing Michael Vick’s career mark of 343 rushing first downs as the most by a quarterback in NFL history. Newton rushed for 49 yards on seven carries in the game.
Devin Funchess – Noteworthy
WR Devin Funchess tallied 62 receiving yards on six catches, including an 18-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter. It marked the second consecutive week that Funchess has a receiving touchdown. Funchess passed Ted Ginn (2,047) for 8th place in receiving yards in franchise history. He also passed Stephen Davis (120) for 10th place in career points scored.
Mario Addison – Noteworthy – Injury
DE Mario Addison twice left the game Sunday with a back injury and didn’t return after going out in the fourth quarter. Carolina coach Ron Rivera said Monday that Addison’s back is “pretty stiff” and that he hopes it will loosen by Tuesday or Wednesday. “We’ll treat him accordingly,” Rivera said.
Thomas Davis – Noteworthy – Injury
LB Thomas Davis was poked in the eye and was slow to get up. He reportedly is fine and able to play Sunday when the Panthers host the Baltimore Ravens.
Torrey Smith – Noteworthy – Injury
WR Torrey Smith suffered a knee surgery after making a critical fourth-down play late in the game against the Eagles. His knee made a hard collision with the ground. Rivera said the knee had swelling but could not discuss it more until Smith is looked at by the team doctors.