5 major observations from Bryce Young's performance against the Seahawks

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young | Jared C. Tilton/GettyImagesBryce Young is coming to life at the best possible time. And heading into Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks, the Carolina Panthers had a playoff spot firmly in their sights atop the NFC South.

Young was outstanding last time out against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's now got 21 touchdowns on the year, which is comfortably a career high. Momentum is pointing up for the Alabama product, but going up against a Mike Macdonald defense was arguably his most difficult test of the campaign.

The Seahawks came into the game as the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed. Their offense is playing well, but Macdonald's defense is nothing short of…