Overview
- Young did not practice this week and was designated doubtful on Friday’s injury report.
- Dalton will start against Buffalo regardless of whether Young is active, according to an ESPN report citing a team spokesperson.
- NFL Media previously reported an MRI showed a high ankle sprain for Young with an expectation he would miss at least this game.
- Canales said it would be tough for Young to start without practice and indicated Hendon Hooker would be the No. 2 if Young is unavailable.
- Carolina enters on a three-game winning streak with a rushing attack averaging 156 yards during that span, facing a Bills defense ranked near the bottom against the run.