If it wasn't already clear that the Carolina Panthers have their guy, it is now. Quarterback Bryce Young led his Panthers to a 44-38 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons to close out their 2024 season on Sunday.

Following a couple of uninspiring games, the Panthers at one point this season benched Young in favor of veteran Andy Dalton and opted to continue making that decision week-to-week. Young did ultimately return under center (and ended with a bang), but it's safe to say the second-year QB's involvement next year was not yet a foregone conclusion.

The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 44-38 in overtime in Week 18. While they were well out of the playoffs, Carolina played one of their best games of the season. After a brutal first season and a half,

Led by a career day from second-year quarterback Bryce Young, the Panthers upset the once-playoff-hopeful Atlanta Falcons for a walk-off 44-38 overtime victory this afternoon. Young notched a career-high five touchdowns—completing 25 of his 34 passing attempts for 251 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for another 24 yards and two scores.

The Carolina Panthers (4-12) and the Atlanta Falcons (8-8) meet Sunday in a Week 18 regular-season finale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze BetMGM Sport