In one game against the Washington Commandos' defense no. one overall pick racked up 46 yards in 4/7 passes
and converted on 3/3 third-down passes. The only drive he ran on the day ended with a 41-yard field goal.
Mayfield was brought to Charlotte following a deal with the Browns in the offseason. The long-time Cleveland player was in the market for
a move with the team just a few days prior to the acquisition of Deshaun Watson as part of an agreement that was a blockbuster.
Mayfield is battling the incumbent QB1 Sam Darnold for the Panthers QB1 spot in the run-up to the 2022 football season.
Darnold made the most of the small field and connected with Rashard Higgins for an 8-yard touchdown.
The first drive ended with 16 yards and two-thirds of a pass. He returned for a second game in the 2nd quarter , but was forced to play a three-and-out.