the panthers won for the first time in the season against the jacksonville jaguars 16–10. newton threw for 158 yards and one touchdown. the panthers played the atlanta falcons, losing 31–17 while passing for 237 yards with no passing touchdowns. newton's three interceptions returned him to leading the nfl in interceptions. on october 23, 2011, the carolina won over the washington redskins, 33-20. newton completed 18 of 23 passes for 256 yards and a touchdown. newton also ran for 59 yards and a touchdown. despite his bad interception count, newton was voted the 2011offensive rookie of the year.