Is . . . is that what an actual offense looks like?
Whether or not it’s a temporary one, the Carolina Panthers’ detour from struggling second-year quarterback Bryce Young began with a bang. And it was the 14th-year veteran and new starter Andy Dalton who fired the shot—leading the offense on an eight-play, 70-yard scoring drive to open their Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Dalton completed five of his six attempts on the possession for 56 yards and a score. The 36-year-old connected with four different pass catchers—wide receivers Adam Thielen and Diontae Johnson, tight end Tommy Tremble and running back Chuba Hubbard.
The connection with Hubbard, a 6-yard reception, capped off the touch for Carolina’s first passing touchdown of the 2024 campaign.
Chubetta believe that was a touchdown pic.twitter.com/H0sSsQKwjr
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 22, 2024
Hubbard, in addition, rushed for 18 yards on three carries.
His score also accounted for the first opening-drive touchdown for the Panthers in 21 games, which would’ve continued to stand as the longest active streak in the NFL.
