Carolina Panthers

2022 - 8 - 19

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Panthers QBs P.J. Walker, Matt Corral to rotate quarters vs. Patriots ... (NFL.com)

The Carolina Panthers will sit Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold during Friday night's preseason game against the Patriots. P.J. Walker will play the first and ...

Walker](https://www.nfl.com/players/phillip-walker/) and rookie [Matt Corral](https://www.nfl.com/players/matt-corral/) to split the reps. The veteran will likely be squeezed out of a roster spot in Carolina. [Baker Mayfield](https://www.nfl.com/players/baker-mayfield/) nor [Sam Darnold](https://www.nfl.com/players/sam-darnold/) will play in the second preseason game. Walker looked good in the Panthers' first preseason game, playing the bulk of the action after Mayfield and Darnold took seats. This is our way of simulating that for them, where they have to warm up and get cooled down and go in there and be hot; that's how I see it." "And then we see them with the third group, so there's some consistency there.

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'I want to win in my first job': Keys to getting Carolina Panthers coach ... (ESPN)

Carolina has won only five games each of Rhule's first two years. Will QB Baker Mayfield give him enough to gain patience from owner David Tepper?

“I have a ton of respect for the way he approaches the game. He had losing records his first two seasons at Temple and Baylor before winning in his third season. They’re banking he will be the player who helped the Browns to an 11-5 record and playoff win in 2020. “I have a ton of respect for Matt Rhule,’’ he said. “You can win and be in the hunt without a great quarterback, but everything has to be perfect,’’ said Dungy, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. “I want to win in my first job,’’ Rhule said. “When we won in 2014 and 2015, I’d say he was a franchise quarterback. He missed on bringing back 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton, who went 0-5 in 2021. [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](/nfl/team/_/name/tb/tampa-bay-buccaneers), understands. “When we won the Super Bowl in 2001, I wouldn’t say Tom Brady had established himself as a franchise quarterback,’’ Belichick said. “We’ve thrown everything we can at trying to find the guy that can go win a Super Bowl for us.’’ “Vince Lombardi once said football’s only flaw is that it’s over-reliant on one position – and that’s the quarterback,’’ said Rhule, whose team plays the Patriots on Friday (7 p.m.

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Patriots 20, Panthers 10: Mac Jones, Offense Overcome Sluggish Start (Sports Illustrated)

After starting 0 for 3 with two three-and-outs against Carolina's second-string defense, New England quarterback Mac Jones and the Patriots produced a nifty ...

The Pats' second series stalled when Jones overthrew receiver Jakobi Meyers and Stevenson on consecutive passes. The Panthers led, 3-0, after 15 minutes as the struggling Patriots' offense managed just 21 yards and one first down. Backup kicker Tristian Vizcaino, who missed from 53 yards in the first half, connected from 51 to give New England a 13-10 lead early in the fourth. Three plays later Montgomery - who sat out the first two series in favor of Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson - bulled his way up the middle for a 2-yard touchdown run and a 7-3 lead. Rookie receiver Tyquan Thornton, who scored a touchdown last week, left with a shoulder injury after his lone catch. Walker and rookie Matt Corral, the Patriots were sluggish out of the gate.

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Carolina Panthers Announce Starting QB For Second Preseason ... (The Spun)

The Carolina Panthers' QB1 battle between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold will take a break during this evening's preseason matchup against the New England ...

This is our way of simulating that for them, where they have to warm up and get cooled down and go in there and be hot; that's how I see it." "And then we see them with the third group, so there's some consistency there. Corral collected just 11 yards on 1/9 passing in his preseason debut.

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Panthers Fall 20-10 to the Patriots on the Road (Fox Sports 1340 Am)

After a couple of chippy practices, the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots met in Gillette Stadium to duke it out in the second preseason game.

The Panthers go into the last preseason game with a 20-10 loss after failing to score an offensive touchdown. After getting down to the New England 33 yard line. The penalty was enforced on the kickoff. The second team held their own, limiting the Patriots to two punts in the first quarter. New England capitalized on a fumble by Keith Kirkwood in Carolina territory and 38 yard field goal by Nick Folk sent them to the locker room with a 10-3 halftime lead. After a couple of chippy practices, the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots met in Gillette Stadium to duke it out in the second preseason game.

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Panthers holding most starters out Friday night (Panthers.com)

The Panthers aren't going to use many starters in the second preseason game, after a good week of joint practices with the Patriots.

Saunders](/team/players-roster/c-j-saunders/), [Colin Thompson](/team/players-roster/colin-thompson/), [Josh Babicz](/team/players-roster/josh-babicz/), [Terrace Marshall Jr.](/team/players-roster/terrace-marshall-jr/), [Darryl Johnson](/team/players-roster/darryl-johnson/), [Derrick Brown](/team/players-roster/derrick-brown/), [Yetur Gross-Matos](/team/players-roster/yetur-gross-matos/), and [Matt Ioannidis](/team/players-roster/matt-ioannidis/). [Ikem Ekwonu](/team/players-roster/ickey-ekwonu/) is expected to start at left tackle next to left guard [Brady Christensen](/team/players-roster/brady-christensen/) as they get to know each other, and cornerback [Jaycee Horn](/team/players-roster/jaycee-horn/) is scheduled to start at cornerback, though the lineup will mostly be the second unit. [Baker Mayfield](/team/players-roster/baker-mayfield/) and [Sam Darnold](/team/players-roster/sam-darnold/) will be on the field but won't play, as they [divide the reps](https://www.panthers.com/news/pj-walker-and-matt-corral-to-alternate-quarters-against-patriots) between [PJ Walker](/team/players-roster/p-j-walker/) and [Matt Corral](/team/players-roster/matt-corral/).

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3 Panthers players who can earn roster spots in preseason Week 2 (Cat Crave)

Which Carolina Panthers players can book their places on the 53-man roster at the New England Patriots in preseason Week 2?

Another strong outing from Pleasants at Gillette Stadium could see him preferred to someone like Cam Erving when it’s all said and done. The offensive tackle got some nice push on running downs and also caught the eye in pass protection to further enhance his influence. It was a bruising and testing spell for more established roster members during joint practices this week, which could mean those lower down the depth chart get another prominent chance to shine.

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Patriots vs. Panthers score, takeaways: Mac Jones, offense start out ... (CBSSports.com)

The New England Patriots are in the win column for the first time this preseason, as Bill Belichick and company were able to pull away from the Carolina ...

[Sam Darnold](/nfl/players/2180320/sam-darnold/) didn't play, there was a quarterback battle going on with Carolina between Walker and rookie [Matt Corral](/nfl/players/2961962/matt-corral/). [Mac Jones](/nfl/players/2741202/mac-jones/) [View Profile](/nfl/players/2741202/mac-jones/) [Tae Hayes](/nfl/players/3117040/tae-hayes/) had some solid moments for the Panthers. He held the play sheet while Jones and the first-team offense was on the field, and that continued throughout the game with [Brian Hoyer](/nfl/players/517243/brian-hoyer/) and [Bailey Zappe](/nfl/players/2866483/bailey-zappe/). Finally, with less than two minutes remaining in the game, the defense was able to strip Walker in the end zone and recover it for a touchdown to pull away by 10 points. In the second half, cornerback [Shaun Wade](/nfl/players/2804428/shaun-wade/) and safety [Brenden Schooler](/nfl/players/2260164/brenden-schooler/) also had picks on [P.J. [Josh Uche](/nfl/players/2260670/josh-uche/) and [Deatrich Wise](/nfl/players/1999951/deatrich-wise/) Jr. That injected life into New England's offense and allowed the team to eventually reach the end zone, but you'll read more about that below in our "Play of the Game" section. On a third-and-long situation in the first half, Patriots linebacker Josh Uche was able to fly past Ekwonu to bring down Walker for the sack. [DaMarcus Mitchell](/nfl/players/3161949/damarcus-mitchell/) also strip-sacked Walker in the end zone that [Sam Roberts](/nfl/players/28860156/sam-roberts/) recovered for a touchdown. Second-year back [Rhamondre Stevenson](/nfl/players/3125832/rhamondre-stevenson/) -- who is a candidate to claim the James White role in the passing game -- didn't have his head turned and missed a dump off from Jones in the midst of those struggles. The New England Patriots are in the win column for the first time this preseason, as Bill Belichick and company were able to pull away from the Carolina Panthers with a 20-10 win at Gillette Stadium on Friday night.

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NFL Preseason Week 2 Game Recap: New England Patriots 20 ... (Pro Football Focus)

Second-year quarterback Mac Jones led a touchdown drive, and the New England Patriots' defense forced four turnovers en route to a 20-10 Week 2 preseason ...

Moore](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/dj-moore/48267)and [Robbie Anderson](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/robbie-anderson/11254)in Carolina’s offense. [Keith Kirkwood](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/keith-kirkwood/48017), [Rashard Higgins](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/rashard-higgins/10806)and [Shi Smith](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/shi-smith/61643)led the way in snaps. [Brady Christensen](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/brady-christensen/51985)and [Michael Jordan](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/michael-jordan/28021)are competing for the starting left guard spot. [Brandon Smith](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/brandon-smith/101497)took on a heavy workload. [Khalan Tolson](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/khalan-tolson/81241)earned a 76.1 grade on first pass across 20 snaps. Walker](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/phillip-walker/12134)on his only target Friday night. [CAROLINA PANTHERS](https://www.pff.com/nfl/teams/carolina-panthers/5) [Damien Harris](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/damien-harris/35134), [Rhamondre Stevenson](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson/98689)and [Ty Montgomery](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/ty-montgomery/9527)each receiving one series. Taylor](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/jj-taylor/25512)also dropped passes. [Ja’Whaun Bentley](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/jawhaun-bentley/50966)finished with three run stops on just nine run-defense snaps. [Raekwon McMillan](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/raekwon-mcmillan/11809)showed off his blitzing prowess with two hurries on just four pass-rushing snaps. [Nelson Agholor](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/nelson-agholor/9453)would be the odd-man out in New England’s wide receiver corps amid the emergence of rookie [Tyquan Thornton](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/tyquan-thornton/78092).

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