Overview
- Young threw for 448 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in a 30-27 overtime win at Atlanta, breaking Cam Newton’s single-game franchise mark of 432 yards.
- Carolina improved to 6-5 and sits a half-game behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South, with two meetings against the Buccaneers still ahead and a Monday night trip to the 49ers next.
- An ESPN report indicates Young’s ankle is not considered severe, and coaches will gauge his participation in practice to decide if he starts against San Francisco.
- Pro Football Focus gave Young a season-high 87.2 grade, noting he ranked top five both when kept clean and under pressure, and he is the only NFL QB this season with 400-plus yards and zero picks in a game.
- Coach Dave Canales praised Young’s resilience and leadership after he returned from the ankle scare and directed his 10th game-winning drive since entering the league in 2023.