Panthers to start Mayfield vs. Ravens as Walker nurses ankle injury
Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks announced Monday that quarterback Baker Mayfield will start against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11 over P.J. Walker, who's dealing with a high ankle sprain, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Sam Darnold will serve as Carolina's backup.
Mayfield started the first five games of the season for the Panthers before an ankle injury sidelined him for two contests. The former first overall pick returned to the team and was active in each of the last three weeks, but Carolina opted to start Walker instead.
Mayfield, who joined the Panthers in a trade from the Cleveland Browns, completed just 54.9% of his passes for 962 yards and four touchdowns against four interceptions in his five starts. He also appeared in Carolina's Week 9 matchup, passing for 155 yards and two touchdowns while replacing Walker in a blowout loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Panthers are coming off a 25-15 win over the Atlanta Falcons that improved Carolina to 3-7 this season.