Walker parlayed an elite showing XFL stint into three seasons with the Carolina Panthers. Serving as a backup and even a third-stringer for the team, he ultimately made seven starts in that span. Walker has generally struggled when thrust into the lineup. He has five touchdowns and 11 interceptions while averaging 6.4 yards per throw. Walker's best work came in 2022, so the hope will be that he can keep progressing into a quality backup for the Bears. Despite Walker's shortcomings, he may still be an upgrade over Chicago's backups from last year, Trevor Siemian and Nathan Peterman.

Baker Mayfield will get the start. This can be seen as a downgrade for D.J. Moore, given that he has had zero chemistry with Mayfield this season. It could also be a downgrade for the offense overall, given how poorly Mayfield has played this season. Walker is dealing with a high ankle sprain and it's possible that this is not a one-week absence. In that case the Panthers could use the injury as an excuse to get another look at Sam Darnold, who will back up Mayfield in Week 11.

Walker "led" the Panthers to a Week 10 win over the Falcons with 108 yards on 16 pass attempts in another massively run heavy game plan for Carolina. The Panther ran roughshod over the Falcons for 232 yards and two scores in an ugly Thursday night victory. Walker has been mostly terrible as Carolina's starter this season but remains an upgrade over Baker Mayfield, the NFL's worst quarterback, according to EPA. Walker should only be rostered in deeper superflex leagues. 

Despite the scoreless, interception-less line, more than one of Walker's missed connections were dropped INTs, including one that should have been a pick-six. Walker was mostly tasked with handing the ball off in conditions that descended into driving rain, and the Panthers ended up running up 47/232/2 on the ground. It was probably enough for Walker to keep his job for another game headed into Week 11 against the Ravens but not enough to get him into the streamer mix.