The Carolina Panthers' controversial decision to shelve franchise quarterback Bryce Young in Week 3 in favor of grizzled veteran Andy Dalton couldn't have worked out much better.
On the first possession of his season debut, Dalton conducted a nine-play, 70-yard drive that culminated in a six-yard touchdown pass to running back Chuba Hubbard for a 7–0 advantage—the first lead for Carolina this season. At halftime, the Panthers led 21–7, scoring eight more points than they did over the first two weeks of the season combined.
