Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Watch: Panthers QB Bryce Young drops dime on 33-yard TD vs. Falcons

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Jan 5, 2025 2:59 PM ET

Quarterback Bryce Young keeps showing the Carolina Panthers why they should give him one more season to prove he's their guy.

In Sunday's road game against the Atlanta Falcons, Young tossed a 33-yard touchdown to running back Miles Sanders late in the second quarter. The second-year QB showcased pinpoint accuracy on the play.

Bryce Young hits Miles Sanders in stride for six @Panthers back on top pic.twitter.com/p1BB2mSC3H
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) January 5, 2025

After an 0-2 start, the Panthers benched Young in favor of Andy Dalton. He reassumed the starting role when Dalton injured his right thumb in a car accident before Week 8.

Since then, Young has made significant strides. Over his past nine starts, the 2023 No. 1 overall pick has completed 60.4% of his passes for 1,853 yards and 12 touchdowns, tossing six interceptions.

According to CBS Sports, Young is tied with Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen for the most games (four) with a passing and rushing TD since December.

Most Games with a Pass & Rush TD since December

Bryce Young - 4
Josh Allen - 4
Jalen Hurts - 3
Anthony Richardson - 2 pic.twitter.com/tfPhWTk69F
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) January 5, 2025

Young still must quiet concerns about his size (5-foot-10, 204 pounds) to prove he's a viable franchise quarterback. If he does, the Panthers should keep investing in his future. His arrow is clearly pointing upward.

Clark Dalton

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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