Top takeaways from Panthers’ 23-21 preseason win over Commanders

Did Baker Mayfield get closer to winning the Panthers’ QB competition following his strong preseason debut?

Even though it was just a preseason contest for the Carolina Panthers, Saturday afternoon’s game against the Washington Commanders began to look a lot like a loss from 2021. But, fortunately for those who care about exhibition dubs, it didn’t end up as one.

It ended up, rather, with a 23-21 win and a handful of intriguing takeaways. So, here they are.