QB Bryce Young shines in Panthers home loss to Packers – WSOC TV

CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers loss on Christmas Eve was not all bad news.

Though the team fell 30-33 to the Green Bay Packers, Sunday’s matchup was one of the first times quarterback Bryce Young had a chance to shine.

A career day for Bryce Young.
23/36, 312 yds, 2TDs

DJ Chark. Ballin’.
6/8, 98 yds, 2TDs

The #Panthers offense:
3-3 in the red-zone.

Down to the last second in a heartbreaker. Packers win 33-30. #Panthers | #NFL

— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) December 24, 2023

Young threw a career-high 23 out of 36 passes for 312 yards. He had two touchdowns passes as well.

Running back Chuba Hubbard and wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette each took the ball down the field for a touchdown, with wide receiver D.J. Chark scoring two.

The Panthers offense was 3 for 3 in the red zone.

Sunday’s game went down to the wire and ended with Green Bay handing Carolina a heartbreaking defeat. The Panthers snapped the ball for their final play as the clock ran out.

After the game, interim coach Chris Tabor emphasized his trust in his quarterback.

“He was in complete control,” Tabor said, adding “I always said he was a good player. You saw it today.”

Bryce Young on why the offense clicked today:

“We didn’t have these magical new plays…

Ultimately, it was just execution.”

Also gave to shout out to the play-calling from OC Thomas Brown #Panthers | #NFL

— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) December 24, 2023

Young said the offense didn’t change its plays; it was just about execution.

The Panthers head to Jacksonville, Florida to face the Jaguars on New Year’s Eve.

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