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Panthers' QB3 Kyle Allen to make first career start in finale

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen will start Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints.

What It Means:

Cam Newton (shoulder) and Taylor Heinicke (elbow) are both out, so Allen will make his first NFL start in Sunday's season finale. The undrafted rookie played a series in Week 15 and went 4-of-4 for 38 yards. Garrett Gilbert, who was signed on Wednesday, will be Allen's backup.

Allen completed 358-of-580 passes (61.7 percent) for 4,283 yards (7.4 yards per attempt) with 37 touchdowns and 18 interceptions over 24 games for Texas A&M and Houston in college.