The Carolina Panthers began the 2023 season with an unimpressive 24-10 road loss against their NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons. This was a game of firsts for the Panthers as No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young played his first NFL game while new head coach Frank Reich and his staff made their Carolina debut. With Week 1 in the books, here’s what’s rising and falling with the Carolina Panthers.
Risers
Brian Burns’ next contract. While continuing to negotiate a contract extension, the Panthers 25-year-old two-time Pro Bowler had an incredible day against the Falcons.