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he has earned? Blame Cam Newton.It doesn’t matter that he threw for 335 yards Game DJ Moore Jersey , three touchdowns, and completed 71 percent of his passes. So what that he continued to chip away at the Falcons’ defense and put the Panthers within a completion of forcing overtime and even stealing a win on the road before losing to Atlanta 24-31 on Sunday . There’s still a need for Newton’s critics to nitpick and question his skills as a quarterback.Greg Olsen would like to have a word.For eight years, Olsen’s held a front row seat to the “Cam Newton Experience”. He knows Newton’s strengths and weaknesses,believes in the flashy quarterback regardless and praises him in the midst of the haters. “You guys know how I feel about Cam, I’ve been very clear about that for a long time, “Olsen told Panthers.comweeks ago. “ I think if you ask the guys on this team, the guys that have played with him DJ Moore Womens Jersey , you’d be hard pressed to find anyone to say anything bad about him.Obviously, I’d be on the top of that list. I’ve told him a lot, he’s been the best thing that’s ever happened to my career.”In 2011, his first season in Charlotte, Olsen caught 45 receptions for 540 yards and five touchdowns. In 2015, he set franchise records for career receiving yards and receptions for a tight end, eclipsing Wesley Walls.In 2016 Youth DJ Moore Jersey , Olsen became the first tight end in NFL history to record three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons. And if you ask him, these feats wouldn’t be possible without Newton. But, it’s Cam’s fault that we lost to the Falcons Sunday.Granted, Newton threw some errant passes that should have been interceptions. However, those passes were not the reason why the Panthers lost.Once again, Newton had to do more with less–the receiving corps let him down and the defense didn’t bother showing up to play.Newton wasn’t out there with a porousCarolina defense that allowed 442 total net yards. Newton didn’t let the Falcons’ Tevin Coleman become the first opponent in 22 games to rush for 100 yards or more on the defense and let Matt Ryan score two rushing touchdowns. That was all on the front seven. Newton wasn’t responsible for the catchable passes that bounced off the numbers of the receiving corps and rolled onto the Mercedes Benz Stadium turf. That was the fault of receivers such as Devin Funchess and Torrey Smith. Christian McCaffrey led the team in receiving and Jarius Wright was productive in the Panthers’ comeback. Newton remained poised in the pocket andrelied on those short and conservative passes to McCaffrey in the flats to move the chains. For all the criticism that Newton receives on accuracy and his need to scramble and run DJ Moore Men Jersey , he was composed and in control as he lead the offense on the Panthers’final drive.But somehow, this loss was on Newton?Make this make sense. In fact, make Newton’s endless criticisms and goalpost moving make sense. At this point, it seems as if Newton’s biggest critics and detractors are looking for anything tangible to discount this man and his play and for what?The fact of the matter is, these same critics have been looking for a legitimate reason ever since the Panthers made Newton the first overall pick in 2011.They couldn’t find a reason then and are scrambling and gasping for reasons to bash this man now. At first, Newton relied on his speed too much. So, he tried to adjust by staying in the pocket more. Then Color Rush DJ Moore Jersey , it was accuracy concerns.On the season so far, Newtoncompleted 69 percent of his passes.For his career, Newton is solid at a respectable 58.7 completion rate. Then, Newton was criticized for sulking.Since Super Bowl 50,Newton worked on his poise. His maturation was evident in his drives Sunday. When the Falcons seemed to have control of the game, Newton locked in and fought back. But, Cam Newton is to blame. He’s always to blame. In my four CSR leagues I’m a lock for a playoff spot in two leagues and on the proverbial bubble in the two others. I find this slightly ironic that on the day the fantasy season for many could end the Panthers also find their season hanging on the brink. Can we all agree another loss by the Panthers today is a death knell for their season? To fall to 6-6 and most likely a game and a tiebreaker behind their competition for the sixth playoff spot would be too much to overcome. Especially when you consider they still have two games with the Saints left of their four remaining games. Ugh!CSR 1In CSR 1 my team Mr. Totes McCaffrey (6-6) has the worst record of my four teams but is two games ahead in the division. So I will take that all day long since it could be just the opposite situation. Take second place team in my division Devin Can Wait for instance. That team has scored more points than my team but is 4-8 and OUT of the playoffs. Fantasy football can be a cruel mistress. Ol’ Devin Can Wait can play the spoiler role as he finishes his season against FC Carolina 8-4 DJ Moore Jersey Boys , managed by Ivan, who is in 6th place. Seventh place team This Curtis on Fiya just needs to beat Cyclotic Episodes (4-8) combined with a FC Carolina loss to make it in. Looking at the match-ups in those two games I think the result is clear.Wild Card Prediction: FC Carolina garners the 6th spotLeague Winner Prediction: Mr. Totes McCaffrey routes those wanna be Fan 2C All Stars to win CSR 1 in back to back seasons.CSR 13Moving on to CSR 13 I find myself in much better shape regarding the playoff picture. My team Gaulden Showers (8-4) is currently in third place but the top two teams are playing each other. If ARMAHgeddon (8-4) loses to Ol’ Brass Balls (9-3) then I might speak into a bye in round one. Looking at the wildcard positions this one is interesting. The top 5 are set but we have three teams vying for the last spot. DJ Rooaaar, Butt Monkeys and Futt Buckers are all 6-6 and must win to have a shot. Actually DJ Rooaarr could win his division with a win and a Moore TDs Please (6-6) loss. Wild Card Prediction: DJ Rooaarrrr pounces on the 6th spotLeague Winner Prediction: Gaulden Showers rains on Ol’ Brass Balls parade causing them to rust up, posting their worst score of the season. Showers win!CSR IDP 2Sitting in the sixth position I would normally be concerned for this game given I’m playing the fourth seed My D isn’t Short Cox. But given all six playoff spots are already set there isn’t much excitement here. That starts next week.League Winner Prediction: It Makes Gano Sense handcuffs Wanted in Two states to win the championship. He thought he could run his way to the top but instead he gets busted. (You might be seeing a pattern in my predictions at this point, maybe?)CSR 59In the maiden season of CSR 59 we have a real nail biter for the final playoff spot. My team Kuechin that Ass (7-5) is battling seventh place Made You Luke (7-5). Unfortunately he has the advantage in the match-up as I’m playing fifth seed Kuechly Do You Love Me (8-4) whereas he is playing eighth seed Miles Team (5-7).Wildcard Prediction: For Kuechly Do You Love Me the answer is NO! You are ugly and he hates you! But that’s not why he hates you. It’s because you lose!League Winner Prediction: Kuechin that Ass was just waiting for December to roll around so we could really start kicking that ass! In the final ShitOutaLuke (11-1) lay out a proverbail turd on the proverbial fantasy football field. No luck here mister, Kuechin that Ass triumphs!And so it will be written in the annals of CSR fantasy football lore. The season of Jaxon!I hope you had as much fun reading this as I did writing it.