When Bryce Young was benched after two games last year, people questioned whether he needed a fresh start on another team.

Young is still in Carolina and has the Panthers in the playoff chase.

The third-year quarterback threw for a franchise-record 448 yards and three touchdowns against the NFL’s No. 1 pass defense to lead the Panthers to a 30-27 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Carolina (6-5) trails the Tampa Buccaneers (6-4) by a half-game in the NFC South, and the two teams will meet twice in the final three weeks.

Both have tough road games in Week 12. The Panthers face the San Francisco 49ers (7-4) on Monday night. The Buccaneers take on the Los Angeles Rams (8-2) on Sunday night.

Young bounced back from an ankle injury in the first quarter against Atlanta to lead a co

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