Panthers announced that QB Baker Mayfield will start today.
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Rookie QB Matt Corral warms up before his first preseason game pic.twitter.com/xY3aZKiwqi
Zane Gonzalez wins it for the @Panthers against Washington, 23-21! pic.twitter.com/iFXNOzzMpO
Christian McCaffrey getting in an early workout. Imagine it'll be the extent of his work today. pic.twitter.com/taxl6hFuiT
.@Ayye_Barno brought the pressureâ€¼ï¸ Duke Dawson got the pickâ€¼ï¸ pic.twitter.com/PodYUEwF8o
Per Kevin Donnalley on Panthers' radio broadcast: Taylor Moton came to sideline and told teammates they can't be settling for FGs like last year.
Sam Darnold: Three plays, TD first drive. Three plays, punt second drive. (Faced pressure on third down both times.)
Carolina gets on the board first with a 41-yard field goal. Washington's defense holds at its own 23-yard line, ending a 13-play, 54-yard drive. Bobby McCain also had a PBU on a shot to the end zone from Mayfield to Robbie Anderson
Ok, Sam. Really nice 8-yard ball to Rashard Higgins.
Panthers say DT Derrick Brown will miss today's game due to a personal matter.
PJ Walker is the third Panthers' QB seeing the field today.
Frankie Luvu with a run stop for no gain on the first play of the game. Already bringing energy.
Duke Dawson pick. But a big assist goes to Amare Barno. Nice debut for the Virginia Tech product here in Maryland.
Coach Matt Rhule said after Saturday's preseason win at Washington that Moore didn't play due to shoulder soreness, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.
Neither of the Panthers' top two skill-position players (also, Christian McCaffrey) didn't suit up for their exhibition opener, but the reason for Moore's absence was health-related instead of a healthy scratch. Moore's next chance to mix into game action arrives Friday at New England, but whether or not he takes the field remains to be seen. In the end, he should make an appearance in the preseason to continue working with Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, the two candidates to start at quarterback for Carolina in Week 1.
Blue jerseys, gray britches today, as modeled by JJ Jansen. pic.twitter.com/e5LS8h63xQ
Shi Smith sighting. Just like a bunch of times in Spartanburg.
Injury update: Panthers DE Darryl Johnson (groin) is out for the rest of the game.
Corral's first pass complete for 11-yard gain to Keith Kirkwood. It's happening.
The Carolina Panthers started Baker Mayfield in their preseason opener against the Washington Commanders on Saturday. But that was just for Saturday.
Following his team’s 23-21 win, head coach Matt Rhule took the podium to give his initial thoughts on the initial contest. And, of course, he’d be asked right off the top if he’s ready to name his starting quarterback for the regular season.
“No, that was for today,†Rhule said. “That was just for today. So we’ll go back and look at this tape. Obviously, Sam got us in the end zone. Baker led us down the field. Looked like both guys played well in terms of production. We’ll go back and look to see where they are. But that was just for today.â€
Sam Howell making plays for the @Commanders 🌀 📱: Stream #CARvsWAS on NFL+ bit.ly/3pduW1Y pic.twitter.com/thA9OiNkSf
Carson Wentz in his Washington debut: 🪖 10/13 🪖 74 yards 🪖 89.9 passer rating (📸 @Commanders) pic.twitter.com/XnUdVdQJ2t
🛑 Sam Howell shined in his NFL debut 🟡 Brian Robinson scored his first touchdown Notes from preseason game 1
With @RealBramW on the Commanders 23-21 loss to Carolina. We discuss Antonio Gibson; Brian Robinson; Carson Wentz; Sam Howell; the D and more. @ESPNRichmond megaphone.link/AMPM7263617903
Per Washington PR, the following players are DNPs for today's preseason game against Carolina: - Chase Roullier - Trai Turner - Logan Thomas - Cornelius Lucas - Tyler Larsen - Saahdiq Charles - John Bates - Nolan Laufenberg - Cole Turner - Chase Young - Benjamin St-Juste
Terry McLaurin's first reception of the preseason is a 16-yard first down on a perfectly run route that left a defender in his wake. McLaurin, now in his fourth-year, is primed for a big season. #Commanders
Joey Slye with a missed PAT. We'll leave it right there.
Nice to finally get a look at the Commanders vs. another team. Can learn about individual growth from various players -- LB Jamin Davis; DBs Darrick Forest/Benjamin St-Juste. How does WR Curtis Samuel look? In practice, has moved better than in 2021.
Curious to see rookie WR Jahan Dotson vs. another D. He's a mature rookie -- in terms of approach and route-running. If facing press coverage, how does he react?
The Washington Commanders made a game of it in the fourth quarter, even taking a 21-20 lead late. Still, the Carolina Panthers connected on a 45-yard field goal with 24 seconds remaining to win the preseason opener.
Washington quarterback Carson Wentz played into the second quarter in his first game for the Commanders. Wentz completed 10 of 13 passes for 74 yards. Wentz mainly targeted undrafted rookie tight end Armani Rogers but did have one excellent completion to wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
Taylor Heinicke played the remainder of the second quarter before giving way to rookie Sam Howell in the second half. Howell gave the Commanders a spark, but it wasn’t enough in the end
Jonathan Williams does a good job staying low and keeping his legs moving on those short yardage runs. Picked up a 4th and 1 b/c of it.
Daniel Wise got the first sack of the Commanders era.
First-team OL in warmups: Charles Leno, Andrew Norwell, Keith Ismael, Wes Schweitzer, Sam Cosmi. Danny Johnson with the 1s as Benjamin St-Juste sits.
Interception from Heinicke. Pass intended for Kyric McGowan is grabbed by Duke Dawson Jr. Panthers now have the ball at their own 10-yard line
The second-team OL: Rashod Hill, Aaron Monteiro, Keith Ismael, Chris Paul, Willie Beavers. Not sure any of these guys make the 53, and doubt more than one. Yeah, the line is shorthanded.
Milo Eifler just put a textbook hit on Keith Kirkwood in the secondary. Lowered his shoulder, squared him up in the chest, and separated him from the ball. You can't do it any better in today's, flag-happy NFL. #Commanders
Not the cleanest opening drive for either side.... Four man pass rushes.... Third down D wasn't sharp, a wide open WR on one crosser and a 1-1 win another time... Kendall Fuller w/good coverage on last 3rd down, force a wide throw. McCain with a good pass breakup on a long ball
Nice pressure off the edge from Casey Toohill forces QB to step up. Daniel Wise spins inside and skips by a lunging C before cleaning up for the sack pic.twitter.com/iWrhtFhd0C
This is the same concept the Panthers beat Danny Johnson with earlier, quick seam. But Washington runs it with the RB in the backfield instead of from the slot. McKissic wide open and picks up the conversion pic.twitter.com/GgAloVKNu1
Jeremy Reaves just got home on a safety blitz to end a drive on third down. I've always liked Reaves. Fifth-year safety, eight career starts. Plays with energy. Physical. #Commanders
Dyami Brown playing the X with McLaurin now done for the day. Didn't get to play that spot much last year as its very much McLaurin's
Commanders not expected to play: * Chase Roullier * Trai Turner * John Bates * Saahdiq Charles * Cole Turner * Nolaln Laufenberg * Benjamin St-Juste Plus the players on the PUP and other lists.
Ron Rivera anticipated Benjamin St-Juste playing today but hamstring tightness kept the corner out.