NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Cam Newton threw for 162 yards and led scoring drives on two of his four series Saturday and the Carolina Panthers defeated the Tennessee Titans 26-16 in a preseason game.The game was delayed about 30 minutes because of lightning late in the third quarter.Newton went 8 of 12 before leaving midway through the second quarter. He opened the game by leading a 93-yard drive that included a 61-yard completion to Ted Ginn Jr.Ginn caught Newtons pass about 10 yards downfield. Antwon Blake missed a tackle as soon as the catch was made, then the 31-year-old Ginn outraced the other Titans to the end zone.Hes probably one of the fastest guys in the NFL, Newton said. Thats not a reach. He is. Of course they will (mention) his age, but this is what I say. .... I feel as if when Ted comes to Carolina, this is only team that probably used him in the receiver position the way he wants to and is supposed to.I think so much of his career hes been labeled a return specialist, and in the return game, you may have one or maybe two opportunities to prove yourself, so that leaves a lot of tread on the tires for him.This was the second straight week the Titans have allowed an opponent to score a long touchdown on its opening series.We take pride in trying to make sure we make stops and put our offense in the best situation, Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey said.To put them behind like (that) to start the game was very unacceptable for us as a defense. We pride ourselves on trying to be the No. 1 defense in the league, and to be that we cant allow things like that to happen.That opening series also featured two completions to Kelvin Benjamin, who missed the 2015 season with a torn left anterior cruciate ligament after a big rookie year. Benjamin caught a 16-yard pass on the games first play from scrimmage and had a 13-yard reception on a third-and-7.Newton also led a 49-yard drive that ended with Graham Ganos 41-yard field goal.Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota directed three series and went 9 of 10 for 104 yards with one touchdown and an interception. On his final pass, Mariota rolled right and found Harry Douglas in the right corner of the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown.Mariota is 14 of 15 through two preseason games.POSITION BATTLESPanthers: Carolinas listed first-team cornerbacks on the depth chart were rookies James Bradberry and Daryl Worley, but two other cornerbacks (Bene Benwikere and Zack Sanchez) intercepted passes Saturday. Benwikere started Saturdays game at nickel. The Panthers are retooling the cornerback position after All-Pro Josh Norman signed with the Washington Redskins and Charles Tillman retired.Titans: Wide receiver Tajae Sharpe strengthened his bid for a starting spot, as the fifth-round pick from Massachusetts had six catches for 68 yards while Mariota was in the game. He made some bigger catches today, some big catches we havent had here in a while, Titans coach Mike Mularkey said. The Titans shook up their receiving group Tuesday by trading 2015 second-round pick Dorial Green-Beckham to the Philadelphia Eagles for offensive lineman Dennis Kelly.INJURY UPDATESPanthers: Tight end Greg Olsen didnt play because of back spasms. Tight end Ed Dickson also didnt play. ... Safety Travell Dixon injured his chest in the first quarter. ... Safety Trenton Robinson injured his shoulder in the first half. ... Wide receiver LaRon Byrd was being evaluated for a concussion in the second half.Titans: Cornerbacks Jason McCourty (hip flexor) and Perrish Cox (ankle), wide receiver Kendall Wright (hamstring), and outside linebackers Kevin Dodd (foot) and Aaron Wallace (ankle) didnt play.ROOKIE WATCHPanthers: The playing time earned by Bradberry, Worley and Sanchez suggests all three will have featured roles at cornerback this season. Bradberry is a second-round pick from Samford, Worley a third-rounder from West Virginia and Sanchez a fifth-round selection from Oklahoma. ... Jalen Simmons, a free agent from South Carolina State, caught a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.Titans: Derrick Henry, a second-round selection from Alabama, had five carries for 31 yards. ... Third-round draft pick Kevin Byard of Middle Tennessee fumbled a punt return, though the Titans recovered. ... Alex Ellis, a free agent from Tennessee, had a 9-yard touchdown catch with 1:55 left.QUOTABLEPanthers: I think we started pretty fast, and thats what you want to do -- start fast and finish fast, too, Newton said.Titans: Weve got to do something about the first drive, Mularkey said. Its two weeks in a row. Its more than two weeks. Its (happened to us) in the past as well.---Online: http://pro32.ap.org/poll and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Marshawn-Lynch-Draft-Jersey/ . JOHNS, N. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Amari-Cooper-Draft-Jersey/ . The Hall of Fame defenceman told Landsberg that he believes fighting still has a place in todays game, but thinks staged fighting needs be outlawed. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Lyle-Alzado-Draft-Jersey/ . Two pressure cooker bombs exploded near the finish line of the April 15 race in an area packed with fans cheering the passing runners. Three people were killed and more than 260 injured, including at least 16 who lost limbs. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Lee-Smith-Draft-Jersey/ . Tracey comes to the Blue Bombers after spending over a decade with Queens University. Most recently he was the schools assistant football coach. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Deandre-Washington-Draft-Jersey/ . Still, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke thought taking him out before the fifth inning was an unusual move. "Im looking up at the board and hes got two hits given up and one run, and Im taking him out after the fourth inning," Roenicke said.Scotland have only lifted the Calcutta Cup three times since the Six Nations began in 2000 but optimism is high ahead of Saturdays date with England. Scotland were whitewashed in the 2015 Six Nations with five defeats from five but some impressive performances during the World Cup - including that one point defeat to Australia in the quarter-finals - puts them in a good place ahead of their Murrayfield opener. Dean Ryan joins Alex Payne to preview the opening Six Nations clash between Scotland and England Englands failings at the World Cup are well documented, and while new coach Eddie Jones has not made wholesale changes to the squad, his focus on getting England back to their forward-dominant best has also seen confidence rise. We look at five points to look out for when the two sides face off.English underdogs? Vern Cotter has refuted claims Scotland are favourites to beat England Scotlands only win in their last 12 Six Nations games was a 21-20 win over Italy in Rome in 2014 and they have not beaten England since 2008. Despite this, Eddie Jones has labelled Vern Cotters side the favourites for Saturdays clash after the Scots narrowly missed out on a place in the World Cup semi-finals.Its so different us going up there as underdogs, said Jones. Scotland had a fantastic World Cup - they have excellent coaching staff and will be well prepared. Six Nations newcomers We look at 10 uncapped players looking to make an impact So for us its a game where we can restore some pride in English rugby against a Scottish team on top of the world.Cotter later laughed off Jones claims.I dont know how Eddie works that out, said the Scotland coach. Its just a psychological lever that hes trying to use, to take the pressure off himself.I gather that England are still ranked ahead of us by World Rugby. I didnt think England would need that, I thought they would be comfortable with the favourites tag.Sixes and sevens Scotland and Edinburgh flanker John Hardie in action against Japan The lack of a genuine fetcher appeared to plague England throughout the tenure of Stuart Lancaster, and now that Jones is in charge he has moved Chris Robshaw from the No 7 jersey into the No 6.Taking over the openside duties for England against Scotland is Wasps No 6 James Haskell, who previously made his feelings on the matter clear.People have got so obsessed about seven, six-and-a-half. Its bull. It doesnt matter, said the 30-year-old.The most important part of a back-row is the balance and people have got to stop worrying about what numbers youve got on a shirt. Six Nations predictions Alex Payne is tipping England to win this years tournament Youve got to each be exponents of all areas and this obsession with it has got to stop. Its not realistic. People havent seen that the modern game has completely changed from whats in the past. A seven now has a different role.Cotter obviously disagrees and has gone for two fetchers with John Hardie in the No 7 jersey and John Barclay wearing six.On the floor and at the breakdown Hardie is playing outstandingly well, said Sky Sports pundit Will Greenwood.He will look at that England team and say they have not got a seven. I think he will have a field day at the breakdown.No more Mr Nice Guy Scotlands WP Nel waiting for Englands front row The rallying call for England is to find their devil - find that intensity that means they do not take a backward step, and begin to rediscover that forward dominance that England were once known for.For Eddie, we have been too nice. In the past we have been a bit lax and now we have to find our motivation and reason to bring the devil, explained Billy Vunipola.If we lose a scrum and the opponents push us back then he wants us to have the attitude that next time you come around Im going to smash you.England will be up against it at the coal face though - WP Nel was absolutely superb at tighthead during the World Cup and will reliish the chance to get stuck into Joe Marler who seems to be lacking a little confidence.ddddddddddddThe problem with Hartley Dylan Hartey hopes the disappointment of the World Cup will make Englands players hungrier for success It remains to be seen if new England captain Dylan Hartley can find that intensity that Jones craves while remaining calm and on the right side of the law. The selection of Hartley should come as no surprise as the set-piece was an area that England really struggled with at the World Cup - an area that England usually dominate.Hartleys experience and leadership is key to bring that dominance back and while a lot has been made of Hartleys disciplinary record and whether he has the right temperament to lead England, it is his staying power that is of concern. Ones to watch Jamie Weir asked all six captains for their player to watch... Hartley rarely lasts the full 80 minutes with the in-form Jamie George coming on at some stage, and the lack of leaders in the England team could be a problem.To combat that, Jones has named three vice-captains in Owen Farrell, Mike Brown and Billy Vunipola plus former captain Robshaw also has plenty of leadership experience, but will they step up in the heat of battle?Tactics Will Scotland target Owen Farrell (R) and George Ford (L)? Scotland may be optimistic but this is not an easy Six Nations for them - after England they face three away games against Wales, Italy and Ireland with their only other home game against France. Getting a win on Saturday is vital for them to get some momentum and they will be looking to target England anywhere they can.The George Ford and Owen Farrell combination is really exciting in terms of how England are going to attack but is it also an area that Scotland can exploit?I love that midfield combination of Ford and Farrell but it could also be an area that Scotland could attack, said Greenwood. Six Nations preview We preview the 2016 Six Nations Championship Farrell at No 12 is going to want to look after Ford and he likes to go chasing his hits. I think Scotland will look to get some moves in and around the No 10 and 12 channel to narrow Englands defence.Jonathan Joseph is not at his best just yet so I think they will look to expose him on the outside by getting three or four runners going around the corner. But for that to happen Scotlands pack have to carry hard and their platform has to be solid. Alex Payne picks out his favourite bets ahead of the Six Nations clash between Scotland and England Scotland: 15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Sean Maitland, 13 Mark Bennett, 12 Matt Scott, 11 Tommy Seymour, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Greig Laidlaw (c), 1 Alasdair Dickinson, 2 Ross Ford, 3 Willem Nel, 4 Richie Gray, 5 Jonny Gray, 6 John Barclay, 7 John Hardie, 8 David DentonReplacements: 16 Stuart McInally, 17 Gordon Reid, 18 Zander Fagerson, 19 Tim Swinson, 20 Blair Cowan, 21 Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, 22 Duncan Weir, 23 Duncan Taylor.England: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Anthony Watson, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Jack Nowell, 10 George Ford, 9 Danny Care; 1 Joe Marler, 2 Dylan Hartley (c), 3 Dan Cole, 4 Joe Launchbury, 5 George Kruis, 6 Chris Robshaw, 7 James Haskell, 8 Billy Vunipola.Replacements: 16 Jamie George, 17 Mako Vunipola, 18 Paul Hill, 19 Courtney Lawes, 20 Jack Clifford, 21 Ben Youngs, 22 Alex Goode, 23 Ollie Devoto. 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