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The Day After: PJ Walker Set To Start On Thursday Night Football Against Atlanta

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Despite posting a 0.0 passer rating, PJ Walker is set to start on Thursday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons. Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks offered little explanation outside of it being a short week and highlighting Walker's success against the Falcons two weeks ago. Can PJ repeat that performance?In the meantime, Baker Mayfield will once again serve as the backup, while Sam Darnold, who was activated from IR on Monday morning, will likely be inactive on Thursday. Wilks has been noncommital on naming a long-term QB for the rest of the season, leaving the door open for Darnold to start following the Panthers mini-bye week.While hesitant to make a decision at QB, Wilks has had no trouble making changes to his coaching staff, relieving cornerbacks coach Evan Cooper and defensive line coach Paul Pasqualoni of their duties on Monday. Will the Panthers defense turn things around following the latest coaching changes?Plus, a few more roster moves and injury updates as the team preps for