Carolina Panthers head coach announced to the media on Monday that PJ Walker would remain the Panthers QB heading into the road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons despite reports that Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield could be available. Is sticking with Walker the right move?

After seven weeks, the Panthers find themselves only a game out of first place in the NFC South. Narratives can change quickly in the NFL. One week, Carolina is trading away two key offensive pieces. The next, they're eyeing a division crown. What would be best for the franchise long-term, building a winning culture this season or being in position atop the draft to select a QB?

Former Panther RB Christian McCaffrey made his debut in San Francisco on Sunday in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard and D'Onta Foreman combined for a big day in the Panthers win against Tampa. How much did trading McCaffrey impact the success of the offense?

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