Today’s Week 5 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears was certainly one to be circled back when it was announced in the spring. One of the headliners, however, was subjected to change.
And that headliner was Carolina quarterback Bryce Young, who was benched by the Panthers two weeks into the season. The shocking move dashed the hopes of anyone hoping to watch the 2023 No. 1 overall pick (Young) face off against the 2024 No. 1 overall pick (Caleb Williams) in yet another chapter of their intertwining story.
Well, we’d actually get a tiny, tiny taste in another unforeseen development.
With the Panthers down 36-10 with just over four minutes remaining in the game, head coach Dave Canales sent out Young to replace starter Andy Dalton to mop up the blowout. Young would proceed to lead a nine-play, 64-yard drive that was turned over on downs.
Young finished having completed four of his seven throws for 58 yards along with an 8-yard rush.
Williams, on the other hand, connected on 20 of his 29 attempts for 304 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
