The Carolina Panthers are still making their quarterback decisions on a weekly basis.
Head coach Dave Canales spoke with reporters this afternoon to put a bow on Sunday’s 20-17 victory over the New York Giants. Yesterday’s win, the second straight for Canales and crew, saw quarterback Bryce Young turn in yet another encouraging performance under center—as he passed for 126 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions.
But that, seemingly, wasn’t enough to name the former No. 1 overall pick as his team’s starter moving forward.
“Yeah, we’ll take all the information in and we’ll let you guys know,” he replied when asked if he’s ready to name a starting quarterback for Week 12. “Fortunately for us, we have some time to think this whole thing through.”
Young, who was benched at the start of Week 3, returned to the starting lineup in Week 8 after veteran Andy Dalton injured his right thumb in a minor car accident. Dalton—over his five starts in that time—passed for 989 yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions while leading the Panthers to a 1-4 record.
Prior to the benching, Young completed 55.4 percent of his throws for 245 yards, no scores and three picks. In his three starts back, he’s recorded a 62.5-percent completion rate with 521 passing yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions.
The Panthers now enter their Week 11 bye at 3-7. They will face the 9-0, defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs at home in Week 12.
