Interim coach Steve Wilks told his quarterbacks Tuesday that Sam Darnold would start at home this week against the Broncos, making him the fourth quarterback to take the field this year and the third to start a game.
With PJ Walker not yet ready to return after suffering a high ankle sprain against the Falcons, the choices were going with Darnold or letting Baker Mayfield remain in the job.
Mayfield threw two interceptions late, and never generated enough offense Sunday in a 13-3 loss to the Ravens. He will back up Darnold this week.
Sam Darnold to start at quarterback on Sunday vs. Broncoshttps://t.co/x9V1PSyvAO
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 22, 2022
A QB change: Panthers will start QB Sam Darnold vs. the Broncos on Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 22, 2022