Yeah, this is happening, Carolina Panthers.
Sunday marked the first start of the 2024 season for quarterback Andy Dalton, who has replaced the struggling Bryce Young through just two games. And the 14th-year veteran took full advantage of his first full half in the role—completing 15 of his 22 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns.
Dalton found three different pass catchers for the scores—running back Chuba Hubbard and wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen. The last one, a beautiful 31-yard connection for some “Dad Ball,” helped give Carolina a 21-7 lead at the break over the host Las Vegas Raiders.
Here’s how Panthers fans are reacting to the pleasantly shocking first half . . .
My professional halftime opinion: pic.twitter.com/BGiAWDqWkd
— Primetime Carolina (@primetimecar) September 22, 2024
Andy Dalton taking Bryce Young’s job.pic.twitter.com/MbAfbmEJQy
— Michael Bell (@avl_mike) September 22, 2024
— The Cat Shack (@NCCatShack) September 22, 2024
Andy Dalton and Diontae Johnson pic.twitter.com/YZsHC3I9XT
— Chase Pletcher (@ChasePletcher4) September 22, 2024
Seeing the Carolina Panthers look like a real NFL offense … pic.twitter.com/HDVkEOdvNx
— Dennis Cox (@TheFanRookie) September 22, 2024
My professional halftime opinion: pic.twitter.com/BGiAWDqWkd
— Primetime Carolina (@primetimecar) September 22, 2024
