Top 20 Plays (Moments) of the 2016 NFL Season
By Kyle Davis
No. 16: Cam Newton Sideways TD Throw vs Saints
Early in the season, the Panthers were looking like one of the worst teams in the NFL. They won’t finish much better than that, but this play in particular caught attention.
On 1st-and-goal from the 1 trailing by 14, Cam Newton rolled out to his left with defenders charging him down. Now, if you’ve ever tried to throw a football with your right hand while in full sprint to your left, it’s not easy.
It’s especially not easy as you’re getting chased down by 280 pound defensive lineman. Cam didn’t even have time to stop his momentum to get the throw across. He jumped into the air, turning his body and floated a touchdown pass to Ed Dickson in the back of the endzone.
I’d say almost every NFL QB in the league would’ve thrown this ball out of bounds, but Cam had the ability to make this play, and it is remarkable.