The Cardinals excellent season opening 28-21 victory was completely overshadowed by the best showing by a rookie quarterback…well ever.
Game Story:
Cam Newton began his NFL career on the same field where he ended his collegiate one and was spectacular. His 422 yards passing are a record for any rookie in his NFL opener and tied Detroit’s Matt Stafford for most for a rookie in any game.
Yet Newton didn’t leave a winner.
A rookie on the other team made the game-winning play.
Patrick Peterson brushed off a long afternoon at cornerback with an 89-yard punt return for the go-ahead touchdown and the Arizona Cardinals escaped with a 28-21 victory over Newton’s Carolina Panthers on Sunday
The No. 1 pick in the draft who had struggled at times in the preseason, Newton completed 24 of 37 passes for 422 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.
Game Highlights: Watch highlights of the Cardinals’ 28-21 victory over the Panthers.
