Safety Mike Mitchell intercepted Glennon on the opening drive and Newton quickly took advantage. He moved the Panthers 78 yards in four plays, connecting on a 36-yard touchdown pass to Ted Ginn Jr., who beat Darrelle Revis on a double move.
It's hard to imagine the Panthers now have a shot at a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs after starting the season 1-3,Andy Lee Jersey, when talk was rampant about Rivera's future with the team.