:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71537459/1435933454.0.jpg "PJ Walker to start Week 8 vs. Falcons: Panthers QB gets nod after strong game")
It appears the ex-XFL quarterback PJ Walker has won himself at least one start after a strong game and win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8. Interim head coach Steve Wilks told reporters on Monday that he doesn't see a reason not to start Walker in Week 8 no matter the health of Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, per David Newton.
Walker had a strong game against the Buccaneers, completing 16-of-22 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns.
And Walker wasn't afraid to make the tight window, deeper passes either:
P.J. Walker was outrageous on Sunday. 6 Big Time Throws on 22 attempts per @PFF! That's more than Daniel Jones, Tannehill, Tua, Mills, Mariota or Matt Ryan have all season.
– Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) October 24, 2022