Benjamin Hoffman

Cam Newton is not quite automatic at the goal line. The New England Patriots' new quarterback was lined up on the 1-yard line, trailing by 5 with just seconds to play, and everyone knew he was going to run. He already had 397 passing yards, 47 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the game, and he had his team on the verge of a shocking comeback on the road in Seattle. But on this day, Superman met his kryptonite in the form of defensive end L.J. Collier, who shot into the backfield, upended Newton, and saved the day for the Seahawks, who won, 35-30. It won't come as much consolation for Newton, but he's already tied for the sixth most rushing touchdowns in a season by a Patriots quarterback with four.

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