The Carolina Panthers missed third-year quarterback Bryce Young's presence significantly in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. Andy Dalton's inept performance only heightened the need for the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft to get back into the lineup. There is a long way to go, but the early signs are encouraging.
Young went out of Week 7 against the New York Jets with a high ankle sprain. The Panthers didn't place him on injured reserve, indicating it would be only a short-term absence. The former Alabama standout pushed hard to play, but head coach Dave Canales was right to err on the side of caution.