David Tepper told me: “A real good win. I think we’ve got our QB here.” Since Tepper purchased the franchise back in 2018, the Panthers have rolled out nine different starting quarterbacks. That seven-year span has resulted in zero playoff appearances for Carolina, the longest such drought in their history.

Dave Canales has committed to QB Bryce Young being the Panthers' starter for 2025, allowing him to focus on a defense that set a record for points allowed in a season.

The Carolina Panthers capped off their season with a nail-biting 44-38 overtime victory against the Atlanta Falcons, proving that Bryce Young is every bit the franchise quarterback they envisioned. With playoff implications for Atlanta and a chance for Carolina to end the season on a high note, the stakes couldn’t have been higher.