Former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel breaks down the throw Cam Newton made that was intercepted by the Giants and agrees with his decision.
Cam Newton technically finished the first quarter of Sunday's preseason game 2-of-5 for 10 yards and an interception.
But Newton's turnover was less of a miscue by the New England Patriots quarterback and more of a great play by the New York Giants defense.
Giants linebacker Blake Martinez made a terrific play to wrest the ball away from wide receiver Jakobi Meyers on a Newton pass that traveled about 35 yards in the air on 3rd-and-7.
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Newton made an impressive throw over the middle to give Meyers a chance, but Martinez ripped the ball from Meyers' grasp before hitting the turf.
The play effectively served as a Patriots punt on third down, with New York taking over at New England's 41-yard line.
The interception was Newton's final throw of the evening, as rookie Mac Jones took over in the second quarter.
