PJ Walker

2022 - 10 - 24

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Panthers QB Baker Mayfield may have lost his starting job to P.J. ... (Yahoo Sports)

Walker performed so well that interim head coach Steve Wilks may not put Mayfield back into the starting spot when his ankle is healed.

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PJ Walker pushing to retain starting job (FantasyPros)

This coach speak and support of Walker is notable, as fellow QBs Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold are both close to returning from injuries.

[Rumors](/nfl/rumors.php) - NFL [Panthers Correspondent](/nfl/team-news.php?team=CAR) [PJ Walker](/nfl/players/phillip-walker.php) [ from the starting QB job following his performance and upset win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. He almost certainly gives the team their best chance to continue winning games. [Dan Tursky](/news/correspondents/dan-tursky.php)

4 major observations from PJ Walker's performance vs. Bucs in ... (Cat Crave)

What were some major observations from Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker's performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo called his best game since joining the Carolina Panthers, allowing his quarterback to be creative and move the football downfield quickly. Carolina is now just one game behind, so all hope might not be lost in terms of the unlikeliest of divisional titles. [Walker](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WalkPh00.htm) got the start with Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold working their way back from ankle injuries.

P.J. Walker: Whatever role Panthers want me to play, I'll be ready (NBC Sports)

The Panthers had not been winning and their poor start to the year already led to the firing of head coach Matt Rhule, so Fitterer's comment was met with some ...

. . Oddsmakers seemed to agree because they made the Buccaneers 13-point favorites heading into Sunday’s game. Sunday’s performance was the best of the year for the Panthers offense an we’ll learn in the coming days if that’s enough to earn Walker another turn in the starting lineup against the Falcons. . Whether it’s to start, back up, whatever it is, I’ll Walker](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/8260/pj-walker) started at quarterback in place of the injured [Baker Mayfield](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/1873/baker-mayfield) and went 16-of-22 for 177 yards and two touchdowns in a 21-3 victory, which led interim head coach Steve Wilks to say that it will be tough to pull Walker [out of the lineup](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/10/23/steve-wilks-its-going-to-be-hard-to-pull-p-j-walker-out/) once Mayfield or [Sam Darnold](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/10704/sam-darnold) are deemed healthy enough to play. Walker didn’t weigh in on if he feels he did enough to remain the starter, but said he will be prepared for anything the Panthers ask of him in Week Eight or beyond.

Steve Wilks: Hard to pull P.J. Walker out of Panthers' starting QB job ... (NFL.com)

A week after a feeble offensive performance, Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker helped guide Carolina to a stunning 21-3 victory over the Buccaneers.

[against](https://www.nfl.com/games/panthers-at-rams-2022-reg-6) the Rams, the Panthers were more willing to take chances. [trading away](https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-trading-rb-christian-mccaffrey-to-49ers-in-exchange-for-host-of-draft-p) [Christian McCaffrey](/players/christian-mccaffrey/) last week. Instead, he's just concerned with playing his best and letting the chips fall where they may. On the first play from scrimmage, Walker took a shot to [Terrace Marshall Jr.](/players/terrace-marshall-jr/), but the young wideout dropped the ball. My call is to get ready to work Monday. "When you look at what he did today -- still have to evaluate the tape -- it's going to be hard to try to pull him out."

Panthers interim HC Steve Wilks sees 'no reason not to' start PJ ... (Panthers Wire)

Wilks was then asked by Darin Gantt of Panthers.com if Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold, both of whom could be in play against the Atlanta Falcons this weekend, ...

And then two—based off his performance on Sunday, I wanna continue to go with PJ, until I get more information.” Wilks was then asked by Darin Gantt of Panthers.com if Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold, both of whom could be in play against the Atlanta Falcons this weekend, will factor into his decision. Walker connected on 16 of his 22 passing attempts for 177 yards, two touchdowns and zero turnovers in the 21-3 triumph.

PJ Walker to start Week 8 vs. Falcons: Panthers QB gets nod after ... (DraftKings Nation)

It appears the ex-XFL quarterback PJ Walker has won himself at least one start after a strong game and win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8.

Walker has had chances before and not put up good numbers, but there’s little doubt he was key to the Panthers pulling off the upset last Sunday. Interim head coach Steve Wilks told reporters on Monday that he doesn’t see a reason not to start Walker in Week 8 no matter the health of Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, [per David Newton](https://twitter.com/DNewtonespn/status/1584598687761981440). Walker was outrageous on Sunday.