The Carolina Panthers have been rolling for the past few weeks, and they're looking to keep that momentum going against the Buffalo Bills. Unfortunately, they will most likely be without Bryce Young, who has been dealing with an injury and was not able to log a practice this week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
‘”Panthers are listing QB Bryce Young as doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. Buffalo,” Schefter wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
With Young sidelined, Andy Dalton will slot in as the starting quarterback for the team this week, and he's had experience doing so for them. Panthers fans are hoping that he can provide the same level of production that Young has this season.
The Panthers' offense has been big for their success this season, and it starts with the run game. Rico Dowdle has had a few big games where he makes it look impossible for anybody to stop him, and with Chuba Hubbard back, things could get even dangerous in the backfield.
With the run game having so much success, it has opened up the pass game, and Young has thrived in almost every situation he's been put in. He also has some reliable pass catchers, such as Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Legette, who have done what they needed to make plays this season.
Young's injury comes at a bad time for the Panthers, especially with how they've been playing recently. The Bills have lost their last two games, and they'll be looking to get back on track this week if they can. The Panthers will have to be the team to stop them from getting back in a rhythm for another week, but it may be a little harder for them to do so without their starting quarterback.
If they can continue to establish the run and Dalton controls the game, they have a chance of winning.
