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.

After the Carolina Panthers ' 44-38 overtime win, head coach Dave Canales discussed the franchise's future in positive terms, praising Bryce Young 's growth and promise over the team's final months, per Joe Person of The Athletic.

Well, head coach Dave Canales and his Carolina Panthers finished strong after all. Here's everything we know from Sunday's walk-off win over the Atlanta Falcons: Quarterback Bryce Young recorded a career-high five touchdowns.

ATLANTA — Bryce Young passed for three touchdowns, ran for two scores and led a 70-yard drive capped by Miles Sanders' 1-yard TD run on the opening possession of overtime to give the Carolina Panthers a 44-38 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

The Carolina Panthers (4-12) and the Atlanta Falcons (8-8) meet Sunday in a Week 18 regular-season finale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze BetMGM Sport