Bryce Young ended the 2024 NFL season with a career-best game, earning praise from Panthers owner David Tepper.

Young’s Career-High Game Seals a Win

In Week 18, Young threw three touchdowns with a 123.5 passer rating in a 44-38 victory over Atlanta. This performance was his best yet, showcasing the talent Carolina believed in when drafting him.

A Rocky Start Turns into a Promising Finish

Young’s early-season benching raised doubts about his future as Carolina’s franchise quarterback. However, his late-season resurgence changed the narrative entirely. In his last three games, Young delivered two-plus touchdowns with zero interceptions, a feat unseen since Cam Newton in 2018.

Setting Records and Making Plays

On Sunday, Young became the first Panthers player with three-plus passing and two-plus rushing touchdowns in one game. He joined Josh Allen as the only 2024 players to achieve this feat. Young demonstrated calmness, accuracy, and creativity, proving his potential as a franchise QB.

Building Around a Franchise Quarterback

Head coach Dave Canales highlighted the importance of having confidence in their quarterback. “This clarity lets us focus on building the roster and approaching free agency and the draft strategically,” Canales said. The Panthers scored 44 points, their highest since 2017, the last time they had a playoff-caliber quarterback.

Tepper’s Confidence in Young

Panthers owner David Tepper expressed excitement about Young’s performance heading into the 2025 offseason. “A real good win. I think we’ve got our QB here,” Tepper told NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe.

A Bright Future for Carolina

Bryce Young’s strong finish provides hope for a successful 2025 season with the Panthers building around their quarterback.