Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) look to throw against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — When Bryce Young previously faced the Atlanta Falcons he performed his best Stephen Curry impersonation, throwing a pass into the end zone and turning his back to celebrate the touchdown well before tight end Tommy Tremble secured the ball.

Young finished that Week 18 shootout with Michael Penix Jr. 25-of-34 passing for 251 yards and five total touchdowns in his best game as a professional. The Panthers won 44-38 in overtime .

The No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, it seemed, had regained his swagger.

Fast-forward to this season and the Panthers are off to their th

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