In a Week 14 game against the Atlanta Falcons, Newton was again named the starter, but split significant playing time with P.J. Walker, ending the game with a team-leading 47 yards rushing and a rushing touchdown, but also having thrown an interception in a 29–21 loss. Newton finished the season with 684 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, five interceptions, 230 rushing yards, and five rushing touchdowns in 6 games.
In Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons, Newton regained his starting role but shared playing time with P.J. Walker, resulting in a standout performance of 47 yards rushing and a touchdown on the ground, while also throwing an interception in a 29–21 defeat. By season's end, Newton had accumulated significant statistics, including 684 passing yards, four touchdowns, five interceptions, 230 rushing yards, and five touchdowns on the ground over six games.