Even though Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is receiving the starting nod for Week 16’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, QB Sam Darnold is expected to enter the game within a few series and could see a substantial amount of playing time depending upon how well he plays, according to multiple sources. There is a possibility that Darnold could cement himself as the team’s starting quarterback for the final two games of the regular season with a solid performance this afternoon.
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