Baker Mayfield’s nightmare season with Panthers continues to spiral

Baker Mayfield’s nightmare season in Carolina took one other unlucky twist on Sunday.

Through the first half of the Panthers’ Week 5 loss in opposition to the 49ers, Mayfield suffered an ankle damage. Although he returned to motion after halftime, backup quarterback P.J. Walker finally entered the 37-15 defeat.

Mayfield wore a strolling boot on his left foot postgame and is anticipated to be out “no less than a pair weeks” with a sprained ankle, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday. Mayfield is claimed to be “getting further medical opinions to assist make finest dedication,” per Schefter.

Although it stays to be seen who can be underneath heart for subsequent week’s recreation in opposition to the Rams in Los Angeles, head coach Matt Rhule mentioned Sunday the group must put extra factors on the board in the event that they need to enhance their present report of 1-4.

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Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield performs in opposition to the 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.

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Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield readies to throw the ball in opposition to the 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.

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“We’re not going to win except we rating extra factors,” Rhule mentioned. “I feel everyone knows that. However when it comes to phrases of a whole [overhaul] I don’t know if that's the reply.”

Rhule’s feedback have been made hours earlier than the Panthers parted methods with the embattled head coach on Monday.

Mayfield’s second NFL chapter hasn’t precisely gone in keeping with plan. The 27-year-old quarterback, who landed in Carolina this previous July after 4 years in Cleveland, has thrown for 962 yards this season, together with 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Mayfield — who, together with the Panthers offense, was showered with boos final week — threw for 215 yards, no touchdowns and one interception on Sunday.

Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the sector throughout Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the 49ers on Oct. 9, 2022.

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“I haven’t performed effectively sufficient, clearly. There’s a whole lot of ball left. We've to get it mounted,” Mayfield mentioned.

“That’s how I’m wired. I don’t dwell prior to now. I dwell within the second. Determine it out and transfer ahead.”