Quarterback Cam Newton was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday after helping the Carolina Panthers overcome a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to post a 21-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Newton completed 16-of-22 passes for 201 yards with two touchdowns in the final 15 minutes for the Panthers. He tossed a 35-yard pass to wideout Torrey Smith on a fourth-and-10 play with 2:06 remaining in the game. Newton then capped the drive with a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen.