Anderson returned to his second-string quarterback position upon teammate Cam Newton (ribs) starting Sunday's Week 2 win over the Lions. Anderson filled-in admirably for Newton in the Panthers' season opener, passing for 230 yards and two touchdowns to beat the Buccaneers. However, with Carolina's franchise quarterback, who hadn't missed a game since being draft No. 1 overall in 2011, returning to health, Anderson has been relegated to his usual backup position.