has qualified Sunday's matchup with the as a "must win" for the . Given that New England is 2-4 on the season and teetering on a lost year in 2020, he's 100% accurate in that a se sment. On a macro-level, this Week 8 contest is also pivotal for the quarterback's career with the Patriots. To this point, Newton has struggled with efficiency, specifically through the air. Rock-bottom came in that regard Houston Texans Jersey when he threw three interceptions in the Patriots' eventual lo s to the in Week 7 where he was benched for the fourth quarter for second-year quarterback ."When you played the way I played this week -- terrible -- you open the doors. This whole week was a humbling experience," Newton told reporters this week during a videoconference, via the Providence Journal. "Getting a tap on the shoulder was a humbling experience, saying, 'Hey we're putting in Stidham .' That's Phillip Lindsay Jersey all humbling. I'm not used to that."Now I'm at a cro sroads that says, 'Hey, if you don't pick up your play, that's going to be a permanent decision.' "Newton did start out his Patriots tenure pretty strong, rushing for two touchdowns in the opening win against Miami and nearly defeated in Seattle in Week 2 by throwing for 397 yards. Even in a le s efficient afternoon against the in Week 3, Newton was able to lead the way to move New England to 2-1 on the year. It was after that point, however, when things took a turn. Newton mi sed one game and nearly two weeks of practice due to his positive COVID-19 test. Upon his return, Newton has totaled just 255 yards pa sing over two games and five interceptions. He also rushed Terrance Mitchell Jersey for 95 yards and a score over that stretch."These last two games have been one after the other where I've been more thinking than playing and reacting," Newton said. "I understand that type of football play is unacceptable. I'm all about putting the football team in the best position to win. That's what I have to do here moving forward."I'm on a constant journey to perfection. Yeah, having these last couple of days at practice whether it's dry, rainy or whatever my mentality has still been the same. I still want to control to make it a smoother transition leading the huddle and, by the time Marlon Mack Jersey I say, 'Hut,' I know exactly what I'm supposed to do, where I'm supposed to go, how I'm supposed to get there and getting there."The Patriots have lost three-straight Chris Conley Jersey games for the first time since 2002 and will simply need better play from Newton, who currently ranks 29th in pa sing yards and 30th in both completions and quarterback rating."Losing is not acceptable in this locker room, in this county, in this state, in this area, in this region, so, Cameron Newton, you need to pick your expletive up," he said. "That's what I learned."Newton and the Patriots have a lot riding on this Week 8 matchup in Buffalo as it has the ability to truly be a make-or-break game for both the Patriots 2020 season and Newton's potential long-term future in Foxborough.