Bryce Young's fumble on the Panthers' impressive opening drive served as a harbinger of things to overcome Sunday against the Cowboys.
Bryce Young spent three and a half hours looking like the overmatched, undersized quarterback that was sat on the bench after week two. Dallas' decimated defensive front dominated the Panthers hulking offensive line for four quarters,
For the better part of the season, the Carolina Panthers revamped offensive line has been able to protect Bryce Young.
The Cowboys' defense has played better lately, but they have been a poor unit overall, which should have led to a big game from Bryce Young. For the most part, it was not that. Young and the offense were pretty bad today.
Although the Panthers were favored for the first time in 34 games, Dallas whipped Carolina, 30-14, on Sunday in Charlotte. QB Bryce Young had four turnovers as the Panthers dropped to 3-11 on the season.
The Panthers fell to the Cowboys in a game that resembled an uncomfortable return to form. Head coach Dave Canales answered to his team’s regression.
Bryce Young's performance on Sunday was one to forget. The Carolina Panthers quarterback committed a career-high four turnovers during a lopsided 30-14
Bryce Young’s Growth vs. Dallas’ Pass Rush. Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young has shown flashes of promise, particularly in recent close losses to playoff-caliber teams.
Before Sunday, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young ’s longest touchdown pass in the NFL had been 25 yards, which came two weeks ago. And before the former Alabama All-American connected with wide receiver Jalen Coker for an 83-yard touchdown pass, he was having a tough day against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys outgained the Panthers 410 to 235 as Cooper Rush threw for three touchdowns, CeeDee Lamb had 116 receiving yards and a touchdown and Rico Dowdle ran for 149 yards. Rush was 18-of-29 for 214 yards, though he lost a fumble late in the first half that resulted in an 83-yard touchdown reception by Jalen Coker on the next play.
Perhaps the biggest improvement in Bryce Young's game in Year 2 has been his ability to improvise and use his legs to create plays.