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Twitter reacts to Patriots’ Cam Newton throwing horrific pick-six

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 12/10/20

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton entered Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams having thrown five touchdown passes compared to nine interceptions in 11 starts this season. Sure the former NFL MVP has 11 rushing touchdowns to his name, but those passing stats are about as bad as it gets.

Like clockwork, Cam Newton continued his struggles with New England in must-win mode against the Rams to open Week 14. Already down 10-0 in the first half, Newton threw a brutal pick-six into the hands of Rams linebacker Kenny Young. It might be the worst pass we’ve seen this season.

What's the plan, Cam? pic.twitter.com/GALfYV9a3r
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) December 11, 2020

We’re not too sure what Newton was looking at here. New England was obviously attempting a screen pass. Unfortunately for the Patriots, the struggling quarterback didn’t even check to see if the Rams had a linebacker in coverage. The end result was an interception and a 79-yard return for a touchdown.

This is not going to make Bill Belichick happy. Down 17-0 in a game the 6-6 Patriots must win, Newton let the squad down big-time. Not only did he gift Los Angeles seven points, the veteran quarterback took points off the board for New England.

Twitter reacts to Cam Newton’s big-time fail

I was told Cam Newton was going to win the Super Bowl.
— KFC (@KFCBarstool) December 11, 2020

Cam Newton sailed yet another screen pass, pick-6 and that could do it.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) December 11, 2020

I have had enough of Cam Newton
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) December 11, 2020

Cam Newton trying to figure out which players are on his team v. who is on D: pic.twitter.com/a60XzsYULL
— Sami Jarjour (@JarjourSami) December 11, 2020

I mean could the Patriots have less confidence in Cam Newton throwing the ball in that situation pic.twitter.com/NIiuYUXjg0
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) December 11, 2020