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Barry Werner

Sam Darnold strikes first with TD pass in Carolina QB battle with Baker Mayfield

Sam Darnold isn’t going to let Baker Mayfield take the Carolina Panthers’ starting quarterback job without a fight.

The Panthers opened their preseason Saturday against the Washington Commanders.

Mayfield got the start and went 4-of-7 for 45 yards.

Darnold came on and took two passes to do what Mayfield couldn’t: throw a TD pass.

The former USC star and New York Jet No. 1 pick found Rashard Higgins with a pretty pass for the touchdown.

The play was good for 8 yards and 6 points and gives Matt Rhule something to think about.

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