GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona's Kliff Kingsbury said he didn't even bother to watch Matt Bryant's extra point attempt near the end of the fourth quarter.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Runts. Misfits. Rugrats.
Carolina's Kaelin Clay says all of those nicknames apply when it comes to describing the unheralded collection of wide receivers on the Panthers' roster.
"A lot of us were looked down upon — were guys that nobody wanted," said Clay, one of three former undrafted rookie receivers on Carolina's 53-man roster. "A lot of us where no names coming out (of college) — or still are. But we love it. And we like being the underdogs."
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers say starting wide receiver Damiere Byrd will miss the remainder of the season with a lower leg injury.
He has been placed on injured reserve.
Byrd was injured in Carolina's 22-19 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. Earlier in the game Byrd had a key 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown — the longest TD in franchise history — to give Carolina the lead.
He has also given the team a needed boost at receiver.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton proved the Carolina Panthers can win in multiple ways.
After dominating opposing teams on the ground with three straight 200-yard rushing games at home, the Panthers turned to their 28th-ranked passing game on Sunday and took a big step toward reaching the postseason.
Newton threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns, and the Panthers spoiled Aaron Rodgers' return from a broken collarbone with a 31-24 win over the Green Bay Packers.