If it wasn't already clear that the Carolina Panthers have their guy, it is now. Quarterback Bryce Young led his Panthers to a 44-38 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons to close out their 2024 season on Sunday.

Following a couple of uninspiring games, the Panthers at one point this season benched Young in favor of veteran Andy Dalton and opted to continue making that decision week-to-week. Young did ultimately return under center (and ended with a bang), but it's safe to say the second-year QB's involvement next year was not yet a foregone conclusion.

Just about 24 hours after the Panthers’ worst defensive performance, head coach Dave Canales doubles down on his belief in coordinator Ejiro Evero’s 3-4 scheme.