Panthers meltdown in Week 8 proves they can’t win without Bryce Young

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young | Bob Donnan-Imagn ImagesBryce Young has had his fair share of critics since entering the league as the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Carolina Panthers have been on a rollercoaster with their quarterback, and they are now starting to see a return on their substantial investment.

Unfortunately, Young was unable to feature in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. The signal-caller suffered a high ankle sprain versus the New York Jets. Despite his best efforts to feature at Bank of America Stadium, the Panthers erred on the side of caution.

Veteran backup Andy Dalton was tasked with filling the void. He's got the complete trust of head…