The Latest on Week 17 in the NFL (all times EST):___1:15 p.m.Cam Newton could be playing his final game in New England, but he has earned a place in the franchise’s record book.Newton’s 49-yard run on the Patriots’ opening drive Sunday against the Jets was the longest by a quarterback in franchise history.
Steven Grogan held the previous record, twice posting 41-yard runs.With the run Newton also passed Grogan for the single-season team record for rushing yards by a quarterback.
Newton entered the game 26 yards behind Grogan, who had 539 rushing yards in 1978. The Patriots’ drive ended with a 7-yard TD pass from Newton to James White to put the Patriots in front 7-0.