Panthers turn back to Baker Mayfield bench P.J. Walker after 35-point halftime deficit vs. Bengals in Week 9

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Panthers turn back to Baker Mayfield bench P.J. Walker after 35-point halftime deficit vs. Bengals in Week 9

The have turned back to their Week 1 starting quarterback, as entered Sunday's game against the to start the third quarter. With Carolina trailing 35 Nick Collison Jersey -0 at halftime, Mayfield replaced , who went 3 of 10 for 9 yards and two interceptions in the first half.Mayfield hasn't played since Week 5, the last game Matt Rhule coached for the Panthers before being fired. Mayfield Paul George Jersey has been a backup quarterback on the depth chart since a return from a high ankle sprain. Interim head coach Deonte Burton Jersey Steve Wilks had no choice but to make a change at quarterback, as Walker and the Panthers offense had just one first down in the first half.Mayfield, who was acquired by the Panthers in an offseason trade, completed 54.9% of his pa Mike Muscala Jersey ses for 962 yards with four touchdowns to just four interceptions (71.9 rating) in his five starts. With the Panthers on a short week (Thursday game ahead), making the switch to Mayfield could have longer-term Russell Westbrook Jersey ramifications for the quick turnaround. The Panthers' 35-point halftime deficit was the largest in franchise history.
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