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Tagged: P.J. Walker (15 Results)

Ask the Experts: Which backup quarterback will help fantasy teams?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which backup quarterback will help fantasy teams the rest of the way?  more »

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Nov
15

Panthers QB Walker out with high-ankle sprain

Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. WALKER suffered a high ankle sprain in last week’s game against the Atlanta Falcons that will keep him from this Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. WithMore Walker out of action, fellow quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD will return to the staring lineup for the Panthers. SAM DARNOLD will serve as the backup after just being activated prior to last Thursday’s win against Atlanta. Your fantasy team likely has better options. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Oct
25

Panthers QB Walker likely to remain as starter vs. Falcons

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks said after Sunday’s win over Tampa Bay that it will be hard to pull quarterback P.J. WALKER out of the starting lineup. Fellow quarterbacksMore BAKER MAYFIELD and SAM DARNOLD were both practicing at the end of last week as they work their way back from ankle injuries. While Wilks does not yet know if either will be available for Week #8, it sounds like Walker is in line to make another start. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Oct
11

Carolina QB Mayfield has high-ankle sprain

Carolina Panthers starting quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD was in a walking boot after Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers after suffering what is being reported as a high-ankle sprain. With MayfieldMore expected to miss some time due to the injury, and backup SAM DARNOLD out with an injury of his own, the Panthers will likely move forward with P.J. WALKER as their starting quarterback. The Panthers travel to Los Angeles to face the Rams this Sunday. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jul
15

Mayfield, Darnold to compete for starting gig

Carolina Panthers GM Scott Fitterer said this week that there will be an “open competition” at quarterback heading into the upcoming season. The Panthers will presumably decide between uninspiring holdover SAMMore DARNOLD and newcomer BAKER MAYFIELD. Holdover P.J. WALKER and rookie MATT CORRAL can also be thrown into the discussion, although neither is expected to be seriously considered. While the Panthers will have to start one of these guys in 2022, your fantasy team will likely have better options. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Nov
18

Panthers “trending” toward starting QB Newton vs. WFT

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said on Wednesday that the team is preparing quarterbacks CAM NEWTON and P.J. WALKER to play against the Washington Football Team on Sunday. Rhule added,More however, that Newton is “trending” toward getting the starting nod. An official announcement is expected later this week, with Newton likely to be under center against the Football Team. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Nov
15

Panthers QB Newton returns with 2 touchdowns in 2 plays

Veteran quarterback CAM NEWTON returned to the Carolina Panthers for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals and his debut could not have gone better. Newton had 2 touchdowns in his firstMore two plays of the game, rushing for one on his first snap and throwing for another on his second snap. P.J. WALKER started for the Panthers but did not account for any touchdowns and his starting gig may be short lived with Newton now in town. Less

Source: Team Blog

Nov
12

QB Newton returns to Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms on Thursday with free agent quarterback CAM NEWTON. The 32-year-old Newton returns to the team that made him the top overall pick in the 2011More NFL Draft. With starter SAM DARNOLD out four to six weeks with a shoulder injury, it could be only a matter of time before Newton takes over the starting gig. Fellow quarterback P.J. WALKER is expected to start on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
11

Darnold headed to injured reserve with bum shoulder

The Carolina Panthers will place quarterback SAM DARNOLD on injured reserve due to his injured shoulder. Head coach Matt Rhule said on Wednesday that Darnold is expected to miss at leastMore the next four weeks. With Darnold sidelined, P.J. WALKER will get his second NFL start on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Nov
1

Darnold suffers concussion vs. Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback SAM DARNOLD has had a rough couple of weeks. After being pulled from last week’s game due to ineffectiveness, Darnold left this Sunday’s game against the Atlanta FalconsMore after suffering a concussion. For the second week in a row, backup quarterback P.J. WALKER replaced Darnold. The Panthers play the New England Patriots next Sunday, and time will tell if Darnold can progress through the NFL’s concussion protocol in time for the game. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Oct
25

Darnold benched vs. Giants but remains starter

Carolina Panthers quarterback SAM DARNOLD was benched in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the New York Giants as head coach Matt Rhule tried to find a “spark”. Backup quarterbackMore P.J. WALKER was unable to provide the spark in relief as the Panthers would go on to lose. After the game, Rhule said that Darnold remains the starter. Fantasy owners will hope for more next Sunday when Darnold and the Panthers play the Atlanta Falcons. Less

Source: Team Website

Jan
4

No backfield? No problem. Brees, defense lead Saints vs. Panthers

All the New Orleans Saints active-roster running backs landed on the Covid-19 reserve list heading into Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Despite the depleted team, DREW BREES led the SaintsMore to a win with 3 touchdown passes. The running game fared just fine, led by receiver TY MONTGOMERY and quarterback TAYSOM HILL. And the defense made life miserable for Panthers quarterbacks TEDDY BRIDGEWATER and P.J. WALKER with a total of 5 interceptions. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Nov
23

Depleted Panthers shut out Lions

The Carolina Panthers were without starting quarterback TEDDY BRIDGEWATER (knee) and starting running back CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY (shoulder) for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. Despite the depleted lineup, the Panthers managedMore a shutout against the Lions. Backup quarterback P.J. WALKER isn’t going to help win any fantasy championships, but backup running back MIKE DAVIS was his usual reliable self against the Lions. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
19

Panthers QB Bridgewater limited in practice

Carolina Panthers quarterback TEDDY BRIDGEWATER participated in a limited practice on Wednesday, but his status for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions remains in doubt. Bridgewater is recovering from a sprainedMore right knee suffered last weekend. Bridgewater reportedly wore a knee brace at practice and appeared to be walking without a noticeable limp. If Bridgewater is unable to play against the Lions, the Panthers will turn to backup quarterbacks WILL GRIER and P.J. WALKER. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Around the NFL: XFL stars

P.J. Walker and Cam Phillips keep putting up big numbers for the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks. They’ve been the league’s best passing combination in the first three weeks of the season. Can they translate that success into NFL roster spots in September?   more »

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