Bryce Young, a rookie quarterback for the Panthers, had a standout performance in a losing effort, with his first 300-yard passing game, 2 touchdowns, and a near come-from-behind victory. He completed 23 of 36 passes for 312 yards, with a 110.0 passer rating, and led five scoring drives. However, he was sacked multiple times and visibly frustrated during the game. Despite the loss, his performance was seen as a significant step in his development by the team and observers.
Frustrations boiling over for Bryce Young as he smashes his tablet on the sideline. It’s been a rough rookie year for him. https://t.co/TU1pn9aWoX
Bryce Young has now been sacked three times for 31 yards. All three ended #Panthers drives.
Bryce Young returns for Panthers https://t.co/lyuVUIL7f0
Bryce Young is back. https://t.co/wdrJeg0kIs
Bryce Young has his helmet on and coming back in the game.
Bryce Young just put his helmet on. #Panthers
Bryce Young is back on the bench after leaving the medical tent. Seemingly a good sign. #Panthers
#Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young on the ground in pain after getting sacked. Young was able to walk off under his own power. https://t.co/Q0GOYV4tKs
Bryce Young is down after being sacked on fourth-and-8. #Panthers
Bryce Young is down.
After a fourth-down sack, Bryce Young is down on the field.
Bryce Young is hurt.
“We got a taste of it — it’s great — but it doesn’t entitle us to anything this week.” #Panthers QB Bryce Young had a career game. To him, that’s nice and all, but he wants more from himself and wins. Plus, several starters miss practice. Notebook⬇️ https://t.co/Sh40KJeA7M
#Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young today: 23/36 (63.9%) for 312 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and a 110.0 passer rating. He led five scoring drives. He averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt and 13.5 yards per completion. He added 17 yards on four runs as well.
Trumping everything for the Panthers — including the outcome — was the play of Bryce Young. ☑️ First 300-yard passing game ☑️ Both on schedule and off-platform plays ☑️ A near come-from-behind victory @josephperson on a big step in Young's development: https://t.co/tPDC8nzh8c https://t.co/PZyoL48P1W
Career game for Bryce Young comes in a losing effort, 33-30. But this is what Panthers have been waiting to see.