Top 20 Plays (Moments) of the 2016 NFL Season

By Kyle Davis | Dec 24, 2016

Oct 1, 2016; London, United Kingdom; General view of NFL Wilson Duke football at Twickenham Stadium. The venue will play host to the NFL international Series game between the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 23, 2016. The Rams will play in International Series games in 2016, 2017 and 2018 as part of an agreement by Rams owner Stan Kroenke to move the franchise from St. Louis. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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.

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