I agree. Here are a few things to consider.
Newton is has been dealing with an injured shoulder. He may not be 100%.
The Panthers want him to run less.
With that and the growing number of skill players, he'll lose some rushing touchdowns.
Last week, against a suspect Niner defense, he passed for 175 yards, with 2 TDs and 1 INTs. And he only got 3 yards rushing on six attempts.