Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young just had his worst outing since returning to the starting lineup back in Week 8. But it wasn’t bad enough to put his job in danger.
Sunday afternoon saw Young commit a career-high four turnovers in Carolina’s disappointing 30-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The former No. 1 overall pick completed 19 of his 28 throws for 219 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions while coughing up a pair of fumbles.
After the game, ESPN’s David Newton asked head coach Dave Canales if Young will remain the starting quarterback for next week’s matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
“Yeah,” Canales replied without hesitation. “Bryce will play next week. Yup.”
Young and the Panthers, despite three consecutive losses, were riding into Week 15 relatively smoothly. They fell just short in a trio of near-upsets to the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles and came into their contest against the Cowboys as the betting favorites.
That contest, however, was far from competitive—as the Panthers were thoroughly outgained by the Cowboys, 410 yards to 235. Young also ate six sacks on the afternoon, the most he’s taken all season.
