Following a couple of uninspiring games, the Panthers at one point this season benched Young in favor of veteran Andy Dalton and opted to continue making that decision week-to-week. Young did ultimately return under center (and ended with a bang), but it's safe to say the second-year QB's involvement next year was not yet a foregone conclusion.

After a surprising win over the Atlanta Falcons, the owners of the Carolina Panthers have seemingly made a decision on the future of quarterback Bryce Young.

If it wasn't already clear that the Carolina Panthers have their guy, it is now. Quarterback Bryce Young led his Panthers to a 44-38 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons to close out their 2024 season on Sunday.

Bryce Young just balled out in the Carolina Panthers' final game of the 2024 NFL season. His five touchdown afternoon made it clear for everyone who still doubted the future of Carolina's young quarterback: Bryce Young is here to stay.

Bryce Young takes it himself and scores a 10-yard rushing touchdown to give the Panthers a 38-31 lead in the fourth quarter vs. the Falcons.

Miles Sanders rushed for the game-winning 1-yard touchdown in overtime and the visiting Carolina Panthers beat the Falcons 44-38 in the season finale on Sunday, eliminating Atlanta from playoff contention.