The Carolina Panthers snapped a five-game losing streak on Sunday with a win over the Detroit Lions. It was the best defensive performance they’ve put on in several seasons, holding their opponents scoreless and under 200 total yards of offense.
The win improved their record to 4-7 on the season and boosted them up four spots in Touchdown Wire’s weekly power rankings. They are now sitting at No. 20 on the list. Here’s Mark Schofield on an unlikely QB controversy possible developing in Carolina.
“Does this game spell a permanent switch to Walker? Probably not, as we here at Touchdown Wire are on record as favoring Bridgewater for 2021 and beyond. But for now, Panthers fans should feel that between the two, the QB room is in good hands. Something tells me at least pockets of Carolina fans – if not more – disagree.”
We’re not ready to jump on board the P.J. Walker train just yet.
That said, he showed enough potential against Detroit to be worth another start this season. It will be hard to keep Teddy Bridgewater out of the lineup with a chance for a revenge game against the Minnesota Vikings. If he’s anything less than 100% though the idea is worth considering.
