OCTOBER 26, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM
P.J. WALKER
PJ Walker getting used to his new normal With Baker Mayfield back on the field as his backup this week, Walker is handling his newfound popularity as he has other turns in his caree...
After trade, Panthers creating new offensive identity
It took seven games, a major trade and a head coaching change, but the Carolina Panthers are finally creating an identity on offenseOCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers coach Steve Wilks: QB PJ Walker expected to start vs. Falcons, Carolina defense dropping too many passes Wilks said Walker is expected to make his third consecutive start Sunday in Atlanta. Carolina rediscovered its rushing identity but the coac...
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Falcons face obstacles with injury-depleted secondary
The Atlanta Falcons’ depleted secondary didn’t have much of chance even before starting cornerback AOCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers' Walker earns another start at QB vs. Falcons
POCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to remain starter Interim coach Steve Wilks said Monday that Walker will remain the starter in Week 8 against the Falcons regardless of the health of Baker Mayfield (ankle) or Sam Darnold (ankle), D...
Impact Walker has earned the starting job after a clean two-touchdown performance in Carolina's Week 7 upset win over the Buccaneers. Mayfield had been struggling prior to hurting his ankle, and Darnold was hardly better as the Panthers' starter last season, so another competent performance from Walker come Sunday could be enough to keep him cemented as the starter moving forward.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL odds Week 7: Wacky wins and bad beats
We got you covered from all the NFL wacky wins to bad beats. Here's a rundown on how bettors fared during this week's slate of games.OCTOBER 23, 2022
No McCaffrey? No problem for emboldened Panthers run game
Days after trading star running back Christian McCaffrey, the Carolina Panthers ran for a season-high 173 yards and rolled past Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-3OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads monumental upset win Walker completed 16 of 22 passes for 177 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Panthers' 21-3 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Impact Walker managed to turn in what was arguably the best game of his career against about the biggest-name opponent possible, with the Temple product outdueling Tom Brady in one of the most improbable results of a season full of them thus far. He opened the scoring just before halftime with a 20-yard scoring strike to DJ Moore, and he ultimately salted the game with a perfectly thrown 29-yard touchdown pass to Tommy Tremble with 9:33 remaining. Baker Mayfield went into the weekend doubtful with his high-ankle sprain and was ultimately ruled inactive, and Sam Darnold (ankle) has already been designated for return from IR and began practicing this week. Therefore, Walker will likely need to put together another strong performance in a favorable Week 8 road matchup against the Falcons in order to have a chance to hold on to the starting role going into November.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers interim HC Steve Wilks: Going to be hard to pull out PJ Walker With both Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold potentially returning for Week 8, Panthers interim HC Steve Wilks said he just might keep PJ Walker...
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Tanking? Panthers positioned for No. 1 pick after CMC trade
Some might say it’s a rebuildOCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burns, Panthers look to take down 'arch nemesis' Brady, Bucs
Tom Brady spent part of last Sunday berating his offensive line, utterly irritated by Tampa Bay’s offensive woes in a 20-18 loss to the Pittsburgh SteelersOCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers Name PJ Walker Starting Quarterback for Buccaneers Game The Carolina quarterback will make his second start on Sunday, the first time in his NFL career that he will start in back-to-back games.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Set to start Sunday Interim head coach Steve Wilks confirmed Wednesday that Walker (neck) will start Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Though Wilks noted that Sam Darnold (ankle) looked good in his return to practice Wednesday, the team will turn to Walker in Week 7 while incumbent starter Baker Mayfield continues to tend to an ankle injury. Jacob Eason is slated to serve as Walker's backup on Sunday, per Joe Person of The Athletic. Walker, who suffered a neck injury late in last week's loss to the Rams but has since been cleared, thus represents a short-term fantasy lineup option for managers in two-quarterback or superflex formats or for those who are in need of a bye-week replacement.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers' PJ Walker to start at QB against Buccaneers
POCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out with neck injury Walker cleared the concussion protocol but has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Rams due to a neck injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site r...
Impact Walker completed 10 of 16 passes for 60 yards and rushed once for minus-1 yard prior to being replaced by third-stringer Jacob Eason. He started in place of Baker Mayfield (ankle). Walker was originally evaluated for a head injury, but the injury appears to be to his neck instead.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Being evaluated for head injury Walker is being evaluated for a head injury Sunday against the Rams, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Jacob Eason replaced the injured Walker under center in the second half. Walker completed 10 of 16 passes for only 60 yards and rushed once for minus-1 yard in a disastrous performance prior to getting hurt. Walker's return can be considered questionable at this time.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL odds Week 6: Mahomes a home underdog for first time, best betting trends
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Walker to start at QB vs Rams; Mayfield could be backup
POCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to start Sunday Coach Steve Wilks relayed Friday that Walker will start Sunday's game against the Rams, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield (ankle) is listed as doubtful for the contest, but the Panthers haven't ruled out the possibility that he could suit up Sunday as a backup. Additionally, the team could elevate Jacob Eason from the practice squad ahead of Week 6 action. Walker thus represents a short-term fantasy option for those who roster Mayfield, are scrambling for a bye week plug-in or are simply looking to add depth in QB-heavy formats.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rams aim to get back on track hosting Wilks-led Panthers
The Carolina Panthers will play their first game under interim coach Steve Wilks when they visit the Los Angeles Rams on SundayOCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers QB Mayfield a no-show at practice once again
Quarterback Baker Mayfield was a no-show at the portion of practice open to reporters, further increasing the likelihood that POCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers QB PJ Walker on possibly starting in Week 6: 'It's crazy' PJ Walker was as good as gone from the Panthers roster just two months. Now, he could be starting against the Super Bowl champions this Sund...
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
4th string to starter? Panthers QB Walker readies for Rams
POCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
