The Carolina Panthers were on the road in Week 7 to take on the New York Jets. Bryce Young and the Panthers were tied 3-3. Justin Fields and the Jets were 0-6.
It was a low-scoring game in Week 7 between Carolina and New York. The Panthers walked away with a 13-6 win and are 4-3. For the first time since October 2021, the Panthers have a record above .500. In that win over the Jets, QB Bryce Young suffered an ankle injury. He left the game early and Andy Dalton came in to replace Young. NFL insiders have reported that Bryce Young is dealing with an ankle sprain and is expected to miss Week 8 vs. the Bills will miss.
Andy Dalton will likely start for the Carolina Panthers in Week 8
#Panthers QB Bryce Young suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday, an MRI revealed, and he is expected to miss this week’s game against the #Billsaccording to sources.
Andy Dalton is now in line to start against Buffalo, and possibly beyond. pic.twitter.com/hHFmT7MWfP
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 20, 2025
In week 8 vs. the Bills will not start Carolina QB Bryce Young. The former No. 1 overall pick suffered a sprained ankle in Week 7 against the Jets. Young was accidentally caught by a defender and went down. He slowly walked off the field and headed to the locker room. Bryce Young did not return for the Panthers. However, Andy Dalton took over and did just enough to win the match.
Carolina also benefited from playing a dysfunctional team like the Jets. Despite only scoring 13 points in Week 7, the Panthers were able to rely on their run game. Rico Dowdle led the team with 17 carries for 79 yards. Chuba Hubbard got the start on Sunday and he carried the ball 14 times for 31 yards. Andy Dalton came into the game, replacing Bryce Young after he suffered an injury. Dalton was 4-7 passing for 60 yards and was sacked once.
By @NFLNetwork: The #Panthers may be without QB Bryce Young this week as he deals with a high ankle sprain. When he hurt the same ankle two years ago, he only missed one week. His timeline is TBD. pic.twitter.com/rBhs0nGvtK
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 20, 2025
Bryce Young is dealing with an ankle sprain after a Week 7 win against the Jets. NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that Bryce Young is expected to be free in Week 8. Veteran backup Andy Dalton will start in Week 8. Dalton has been the backup in Carolina since Bryce Young entered the league in 2023. He has been a valuable mentor to the young QB. Andt Dalton has years of starting experience and NFL wisdom to share with Young.
While Carolina’s starter is out in Week 8, Andy Dalton gets the start. When he takes the field this Sunday, Dalton will have started at least one game in all three of his seasons with the Panthers. He is 1-5 in six starts for Carolina. Dalton led the team to a 36-22 victory against the Raiders in 2024 before his only appearance with the Panthers. The team has a tough opponent in Week 8. Josh Allen and the Bills have lost two in a row and just finished their bye week. Carolina will have to battle for a win in Week 8 to beat Buffalo.
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