David Tepper told me: “A real good win. I think we’ve got our QB here.” Since Tepper purchased the franchise back in 2018, the Panthers have rolled out nine different starting quarterbacks. That seven-year span has resulted in zero playoff appearances for Carolina, the longest such drought in their history.

The Carolina Panthers ended the 2024 season on a high note, defeating the rival Atlanta Falcons in a dramatic overtime showdown, 44–38. Bryce Young had arguably the best game of his career in the regular-season finale,

The Carolina Panthers capped off their season with a nail-biting 44-38 overtime victory against the Atlanta Falcons, proving that Bryce Young is every bit the franchise quarterback they envisioned. With playoff implications for Atlanta and a chance for Carolina to end the season on a high note, the stakes couldn’t have been higher.