For weeks, the Carolina Panthers kept talking about it. Head coach Dave Canales demanded it. The numbers exposed just how badly this progressing franchise needed it.
Against the Atlanta Falcons, Bryce Young finally delivered an actual, full-scale downfield passing attack. According to Next Gen Stats, the quarterback completed 10-of-15 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns on throws traveling 10+ air yards, a career best.
After a year of lacking explosive plays and a week after posting just 124 passing yards against the New Orleans Saints, Young finished 31-of-45 for 448 yards, three touchdowns, no turnovers, and a 123.