The Carolina Panthers went into their pivotal showdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8 without quarterback Bryce Young. Their starting signal-caller suffered a high ankle sprain versus the New York Jets and wasn't risked. That left veteran backup Andy Dalton tasked with filling the void once again.
Fans were fearful. They know Dalton's on-field limitations at this stage of his playing career. He remains an exceptional mentor presence behind the scenes, but his talent has diminished significantly from his Pro Bowl years.
And the nightmare unfolded just as fans had dreaded.
Andy Dalton was the catalyst behind Carolina Panthers' demise in Week 8
This was a disastrous outing from Dalton.