On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers improbably improved to 4-3 in the 2025 NFL season with a road victory over the winless New York Jets. This marked the Panthers’ first road win of the year and pushed their record above the .500 mark — a milestone few fans expected before the season began.
Unfortunately, the Panthers didn’t escape the game unscathed. Quarterback Bryce Young had to exit early with an ankle injury, leading to veteran Andy Dalton stepping in down the stretch to close out the contest.
### Injury Update on Bryce Young
On Monday, the team received a tough update regarding Young’s status moving forward. NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported on X (formerly Twitter) that Bryce Young suffered a high ankle sprain, confirmed by an MRI. As a result, Young is expected to miss this week’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
Pelissero elaborated: “#Panthers QB Bryce Young suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday, an MRI revealed, and he is expected to miss this week’s game against the #Bills, per sources. Andy Dalton is now in line to start against Buffalo, and quite possibly beyond.”
Regarding the recovery timeline, he added, “The exact timetable for Bryce Young is TBD. This type of high ankle sprain is generally a 2-4 week injury, though Carolina is hopeful he could miss as little as one game. For now, the rising #Panthers turn to their veteran backup Andy Dalton.”
### Bryce Young’s 2025 Season So Far
It’s been a mixed bag for Bryce Young in his third NFL season. At times, he’s shown the talent and poise that made him the number one overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, particularly during home games. At other moments, fans have questioned his consistency and called for the Panthers to consider drafting another quarterback next spring.
On Sunday against the Jets, Young was playing relatively well, completing 15 of 25 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown before the injury occurred.
### Looking Ahead
The Panthers will take the field on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills with Andy Dalton leading the offense. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
While it’s a tough break for the Panthers, the team will rely on Dalton’s experience as they aim to maintain their winning momentum. Panthers fans will be hoping for a quick recovery for Bryce Young as the team navigates the challenging weeks ahead.
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