CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Andy Dalton will start as quarterback for the Carolina Panthers against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, regardless of whether Bryce Young is active or not, a team spokesperson said Friday.

Young is dealing with an ankle sprain; he is currently listed as doubtful for the 1 p.m. game.

A league source told ESPN on Monday that Young would not play against Buffalo after an MRI determined the quarterback had a high ankle sprain. The source said the hope was Young will be back for next week's game against the Green Bay Packers .

Young suffered the injury late in the third quarter of last Sunday's 13-6 victory against the New York Jets that improved the Panthers to 4-3 with their third straight win.

Coach Dave Canales insisted all week that the top pick of the 202

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