The Carolina Panthers are going to keep the same plans for the upcoming weekend.
According to NFL insider Ari Meirov, second-year signal-caller Bryce Young will start for a second consecutive game against the New Orleans Saints despite veteran Andy Dalton being a full participant at Panthers practice this week.
Young took over as the starter for Dalton after the veteran was injured in a scary car accident.
Dalton will continue to rehab.
The #Panthers will Bryce Young for the second straight week on Sunday vs. the New Orleans Saints. Andy Dalton was a full participant at practice today but is continuing to rehab. pic.twitter.com/OtbuNFEu4X
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 30, 2024
In a loss to the Denver Broncos last week, Young played encouraging football.
Despite throwing two interceptions, the former Heisman winner threw for over 220 yards, completed nearly 65% of his passes, and added in a couple of touchdown passes.
He will now look to build off of a somewhat positive outing this Sunday against the rival Saints.
When he faced the Saints earlier in the season before being replaced, he completed 13 of 30 passes for 161 yards and multiple interceptions.
Perhaps now, he has more confidence in himself and his abilities.
However, he will be without veteran receiver Diontae Johnson, who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens this week, as well as former Pro Bowl pass-catcher Adam Thielen, who has been hampered by injuries this year.
This time is all about Young making strides and improving his game as a starting quarterback in the NFL.
He is trying to prove to the Carolina Panthers that he can be their leader under center moving forward.
A big win this weekend would go a long way towards helping his and the team’s confidence grow.
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