Cam Newton gives himself a 'C' after Week 3 win

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton have led the team to a 2-1 record. Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Cam Newton gives himself a 'C' after Patriots Week 3 win over Raiders

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 9/28/20

The New England Patriots are 2-1 on the season after a 36-20 Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium. However, Cam Newton wasn't necessarily thrilled with his performance.

Speaking on WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show," the Patriots signal-caller graded his performance against the Raiders, admitting that he needs to be better.

Cam Newton via @TheGregHillShow: "Yesterday was kind of frustrating in itself. ... When there are games like that, you just have to find ways to win."

Newton said it was a subpar performance for himself -- would give himself a 75/C.
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) September 28, 2020

After a Week 2 performance in which he completed 30-of-44 passes for 397 yards, Newton completed just 17-of-28 passes for 162 yards. Giving himself a "C" following Sunday's performance probably is accurate, but he still made plays and helped New England get their second win of the season.

The Patriots relied heavily on their running backs in their third game of the season. Sony Michel finished with nine carries for 117 yards, Rex Burkhead rushed for 49 yards and two touchdowns and J.J. Taylor added 43 yards.

New England will face the Kansas City Chiefs during Week 4, and Newton will have to play his best if they want a shot at defeating the defending Super Bowl champions.

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