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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Cam Newtons numbers this season are pedestrian at best, a far cry from the type of video game statistics he put up during an MVP season in 2015.But coach Ron Rivera isnt about to blame the teams 4-6 record on his franchise quarterback.Rivera points to a variety of reasons for the offenses struggles -- the slow start the team had on defense, the injuries that have plagued running back Jonathan Stewart and the offensive line and some tough competition.A year ago Newton had a breakout season with 45 combined touchdowns -- and 35 passing and 10 rushing -- and only 14 turnovers while leading the Panthers to a 17-2 season and a trip to the Super Bowl. This year Newton has 15 combined touchdowns and eight turnovers in nine starts. He missed one game due to a concussion.His quarterback rating is 27th in the league, barely ahead of lesser-known QBs like Case Keenum, Blaine Gabbert and Ryan Fitzpatrick.We have been shuffling our offensive line, our top running back missed a game and I think that has a little bit to do with it, Rivera said. And when we play teams where we get their best shot.Rivera makes valid points.A year ago the Panthers were able to maintain the same starting line for most of the season, but this year it has been a game of musical chairs up front. Left tackle Michael Oher has missed seven games with a concussion, forcing right tackle Mike Remmers to move to Ohers spot and Daryl Williams to step in at right tackle. Two-time All-Pro center Ryan Kalil has already missed two games and could miss even more after reinjuring his right shoulder in Carolinas 23-20 win over New Orleans last Thursday night.He has been sacked 25 times already after being dumped only 33 times all of last year.The potent running game that finished second in the league a year ago has grinded to a halt, averaging just 69.3 yards rushing per game over the past three weeks. The Panthers ran for at least 100 yards in every game last season. Running back Jonathan Stewart, who missed three games with a hamstring injury, is averaging a career-low 3.3 yards per carry.Newton said the dropoff in statistics dont bother him, but the teams win-loss record does.The most important stat In sport is if you are winning and losing, Newton said Wednesday. So I can really care less about point production and leading the league in scoring.Newton said its unfair to compare last years offensive success to this year.Its a different season, a different year, Newton said. Here we are going into our 11th game and were still talking about last year. Theres no need for us to keep dwelling on it because it is what it is. Its time for us to turn the page. We just have to focus in on in-game performance.Still, the Panthers talked at length during training camp about the sky being the limit with wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin returning from a torn ACL.Benjamin has produced solid numbers, but the Panthers have taken a step back, going from first in the league in scoring to 12th.Benjamin said he believes Carolinas emotional loss to Denver in the regular season opener has had a snowball effect on the season and I think that played a role in the stats.Added Remmers: Last year I think a lot of people overlooked us a little bit and I think this year people realize were not just some team.The Panthers are seeking their fourth straight NFC South title, but are two games behind the Atlanta Falcons with six games remaining. Although they have won three of their last four games, the Panthers head West looking to find their stride on offense against two quality defensive teams in Oakland (8-2) and Seattle (7-2-1).Needless to say this is a must win for us, Newton said.Game notes Middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (concussion), defensive end Mario Addison (foot), cornerback Leonard Johnson (chest), Oher, Kalil and offensive tackle Donald Hawkins (illness) did not practice on Wednesday. Rivera offered no update on the status of Kuechly, although teammate Thomas Davis told reporters he doesnt expect Kuechly will play this week.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Custom New Orleans Pelicans Jerseys . While hell be dialed in to that tournament on a course he loves, you can forgive him if his eyes glance down the calendar just a bit, towards April. 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MILWAUKEE -- Brock Stull had 17 points and 11 rebounds, Jeremiah Bell scored 15 points, and Milwaukee beat Jacksonville 72-67 on Wednesday night.Jacksonville, which trailed by as many as 13 points in the second half, went on a 13-5 run to get within 62-58 with 3:14 left.Bell hit two free throws with 19 seconds left for a 70-65 lead and after Darien Fernandez made two at the stripe to cut it to 70-67, August Haas went 1 of 2 for a four-point lead. J.R. Holder missed a 3-ppointer for Jacksonville and Cody Wichmann sealed it at the line.ddddddddddddichmann finished with 14 points for Milwaukee (3-4) and Dan Studer had 10 points.It was Milwaukees first home game since its season opener on Nov. 11.Holder hit four 3-pointers and scored 19 points for Jacksonville (5-3). Fernandez added 14 points and Devin Harris 10. ' ' '