Panthers quarterback Bryce Young appeared to suffer an injury in the first quarter of today's game in Atlanta, but he returned without missing a snap.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan catches a 39-yard pass form quarterback Bryce Young. Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson rushes up the middle for an 11-yard touchdown against the New York Giants. Los Angeles Chargers punter J.K. Scott punts for 41 yards to the 1-yard line.

Carolina's young quarterback has a good rapport with his new number one receiver, but one important element is missing from their connection.

Losing to the 1-8 Saints of all teams is brutal, but even worse than that is the major flaw it exposed in the Panthers offense.

"If you look over the last two years, we’re doing a lot better," Austin Corbett said of the Panthers, who won five games last season.

The Carolina Panthers need to find more balance on offense if they're going to become a playoff team. Bryce Young failed to provide that in Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints. Young was

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/panthers/onsi as NFL analyst breaks down options for Panthers with Bryce Young in 2026.