CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Baker Mayfield had a chance to be the hero Sunday, facing third-and-6 from the 46-yard line with 2:42 remaining and the Carolina Panthers trailing the New York Giants 19-16.
The Panthers’ quarterback knew the Giants would bring pressure, and they did, when strong safety Julian Love blitzed over rookie left tackle Ikem Ekwonu.
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“I’ve got to do a better job of being able to get the ball out and give us a chance to win there,’’ Mayfield admitted after the 19-16 loss.