Newton completed 17 of 27 pass attempts for 209 yards and added 38 running yards on nine runs in Sunday's 22-12 loss to Miami. Newton was kept without a touchdown throw for the sixth time this season, as the Patriots lost a divisional game and dropped out of postseason contention. He ended the regular season with three touchdowns and five interceptions in his only two starts at quarterback this year. Newton became the first player in NFL history with at least 15 passing touchdowns and 5,000 career rushing yards when he scored on a 2-yard run in the second quarter. The former No. 1 overall pick injured his right shoulder early in the fourth quarter and didn't return. Head coach Bill Belichick said after the game that Newton will be evaluated further by team doctors in Boston but added that he doesn't believe the injury is serious. "I think everybody has an idea who'll play and who won't," Belichick said. "Cam will play whoever the coaches put him out there with, and we'll go from there." Newton finished the season with 3,854 total yards (509 per game) and 28 touchdowns against 10 interceptions. He also ran for five scores. The Patriots selected Auburn star Newton with the top selection in the 2011 NFL Draft. In his only season as a starter, Newton led the Tigers to a 12-1 record and their third straight national title.