Newton completed 14-of-25 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown Sunday against the Ravens.

Newton also rushed two times for seven yards. The Panthers' quarterback was constantly under pressure Sunday, since a brutal Carolina running game that averaged only 2.6 yards per carry did little to keep Baltimore's defense honest. As a result, 16 of Carolina's 20 first downs Sunday came from passing, although Newton fell just short of 200 yards on the day. With the Panthers enduring a plethora of backfield injuries already, Newton may have to continue to compensate through the air for Carolina to move the ball consistently. While Newton has yet to turn the ball over this season, he also has not posted a multi-touchdown game through three outings. Newton will look toward next week's matchup versus the Bears to break that streak.

Newton completed 24-of-35 passes for 250 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-19 loss to the Steelers. He also lost a fumble and ran for seven yards on two carries.

Newton made some nice throws to pile up yardage, but he struggled on third downs, and the Panthers had just 42 yards on eight rushing attempts as a team. Newton was favoring his surgically-repaired left ankle in the fourth quarter, and was then replaced by Derek Anderson for the team's final meaningless drive, which concluded with a touchdown pass to rookie WR Kelvin Benjamin. While the 6-5 rookie is off to a fast start, the Carolina offensive line doesn't look good, nor do the team's other wide receivers. Newton should be able to get by with his arm by heavily relying on Benjamin and TE Greg Olsen, but it'll be a major concern for fantasy owners if the lingering ankle issue saps some of Newton's ability to run. The Panthers' QB has just six rushing attempts for 26 yards through two games.

Newton (ribs) didn't appear on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday, the team's official site reports.

While Newton's healing ribs aren't hindering his practice participation, owners should keep an eye on his game play in the coming weeks to ensure the ailment is behind him. In his debut Sunday versus the Lions, he was crisp, completing 22-of-34 passes for 281 yards and one touchdown, while dashing on four occasions for 19 yards. No matter, he may find the going tough this coming Sunday against the Steelers' seventh-ranked pass defense, which has allowed 186 yards per game through two outings.

Newton (ribs) completed 22-of-34 passes for 281 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing four times for 19 yards in Sunday's win over the Lions.

Newton fared well in his season debut, averaging nearly 13 yards per completion and showing no signs of being limited by his ribs injury. If anything, Newton's surgically-repaired ankle slightly impacted his performance by contributing toward his minimal rushing attempts. Nonetheless, he proved to be a dynamic passer and threaded a dart to wideout Jason Avant to score a third quarter touchdown that gave Carolina's a lead they never relinquished. Newton will look to build on a solid opening performance against the Steelers in Week 3 next Sunday night.

Newton (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Newton may have a bit more armor in place to protect his healing ribs, but the dual threat is taking the field, after participating fully in practice all week. In his sole career matchup versus Detroit in 2011, he tossed a career-high four picks but offset the mishaps with 280 yards passing and three touchdowns, two of them on the ground.

Newton (ribs) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Lions, and head coach Ron Rivera said there is "no doubt" Newton will start the contest, Joe Person of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Newton sat out last week's victory over the Buccaneers while completing his recovery from a hairline fracture in his ribs, but he practiced fully all three days this week and is ready to make his season debut in Week 2.

Newton (ribs) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer reports.

According to Steve Reed of the Associated Press, Newton stated in Wednesday's post-practice news conference that he's "absolutely" ready to start Sunday against the Lions, which was backed up by his lack of a cap in his workload. Barring a setback, which would only occur via a hit, expect him to be under center in Week 2.

Newton (ribs) said after Wednesday's practice that he'll "absolutely" start Sunday's game against the Lions, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Newton's enthusiasm is an encouraging sign, but his practice participation Wednesday remains unknown. Still, he began drills in full pads, which signified the growing health of his cracked ribs. Expect his availability for Week 2 to be evident by week's end.

Newton (ribs) entered Wednesday's practice in full pads, NFL.com reports.

Newton was expected to practice, but his presence in full pads points toward the improved health of his healing ribs. The initial injury report of the week should indicate his level of participation, while forecasting the chances he holds of taking the field Sunday against the Lions.

Newton (ribs) is expected to practice Wednesday and start in Week 2 against the Lions, Charlotte Observer reports.

Newton was inactive for the Panthers' season opening win Sunday, as the team opted to rest their franchise quarterback to avoid risking a more serious injury. Nonetheless, Newton was determined to play, despite being just over two weeks removed from suffering a hairline fracture in his ribs. With another week to receive treatment, Newton is expected to start practicing Wednesday and should be cleared to play Sunday versus Detroit, if all goes well.

Panthers head coach Ron Rivera expects Newton (ribs) to return for Week 2 against the Lions, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Newton apparently wasn't happy with the team's decision to hold him out of the opener, though he appeared to be feeling alright once Derek Anderson and Co. secured the win. Newton may have to battle some soreness if he does in fact suit up for Week 2, but on a more positive note, rookie WR Kelvin Benjamin turned in a strong NFL debut Sunday. With Benjamin and TE Greg Olsen both looking good, the Carolina receiving corps may not be as barren as previously feared.

Newton (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bucs.

As a result, Derek Anderson will draw the start at quarterback for the Panthers in Week 1, in place of Newton, who is dealing with a rib issue.

The Panthers' tentative plan for Sunday's game against the Bucs is to sit Newton (ribs) out, Fox's Jay Glazer reported on Sunday's pregame television show.

Newton will go out on the field for warmups before the game (which begins at 4:25 ET), but the lean for now is to keep him out to avoid making the injury a 3-to-4 week injury.

Coach Ron Rivera is reportedly considering sitting Newton (ribs) for Sunday's contest against the Bucs, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

While the report suggests that Newton feels good at this stage, Rapoport indicates that Rivera could decide to exercise caution with the QB on Sunday, with the long haul in mind. Meanwhile, per Steve Reed of the Associated Press, the Panthers' PR department suggests that there won't be any announcement on Newton's status until closer to Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff. If Newton is held out the contest, Derek Anderson would be in line for the start at QB for Carolina.

Though listed as a full practice participant Friday, Newton (ribs) was listed as questionable by the Panthers in advance of Sunday's game against the Bucs, the team's official site reports.

Newton is the only player listed on the Panthers' Week 1 injury report, and while Jason La Canfora of cbssports.com suggested Saturday that Newton seems poised to play against the Bucs on Sunday, coach Ron Rivera has indicated that the QB is viewed as a game-time decision for the contest. In any case, we'll continue to monitor Newton's status in advance of Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff.

Newton (ribs) took full reps at Saturday's practice without setback, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.

The Panthers probably will not release an official update on Newton's status until Sunday, but his level of participation in Saturday's session puts him on track to be under center for the Panthers in Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Buccaneers.

Though Newton (ribs) was characterized as a full participant in practice Friday, he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

As promising as the full participation would appear, coach Ron Rivera still views Newton as a game-time decision for the contest, while acknowledging that the QB "did take the next step" Friday morning. In the event that Newton is unable to start, or is limited at all this weekend, Derek Anderson is next up for the Panthers' QB snaps. Meanwhile, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer notes that Rivera said that he won't wait until warmups on Sunday to determine Newton's status for the team's 4:25 ET kickoff, though at this stage, it's uncertain exactly when such a call might be made by the team.

Newton (ribs) was seen throwing at Friday's practice, and wasn't limited according to his teammates, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports.

This report doesn't confirm or deny Newton's status for Sunday's opener, but it does give Panthers fans reason for optimism. He didn't throw during Thursday's portion of practice that was open to the media, so his progress Friday is certainly encouraging. His teammates' assertion is far from official, however, so until the Panthers confirm his status, consider Newton questionable for their matchup against the Buccaneers.

Newton (ribs) is a game-time call for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Coach Ron Rivera relayed that Newton was a limited practice participant Thursday, but neither coach nor quarterback would confirm whether Newton's workout included throwing. Rivera and Newton were also consistent on another aspect of the situation: that Newton is in line to take the field in Week 1. If he's cleared for action, he should be used in just about all formats, but Derek Anderson is waiting in the wings to take reps under center.

Newton (ribs) was able to throw during Thursday's practice, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports. "I'm in a position to get my body ready for Sunday," Newton said. "I wasn't full go."

In addition to fitting in some passing, Newton also handed off to running backs during the portion of drills open to the media, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports. While Newton wasn't a full participant Thursday, he stated, "If I can go, I'm going to go, and how I'm feeling now, I'm on pace to go." However, the training staff may hold a different opinion, as cracked ribs are not to be trifled with. As the week draws to a close, his Week 1 status is wholly up in the air.