30 - 27

(Nov 16, 2025 · Week 11)

The potential of Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has always been well-documented, but after a five-game sample size against his NFC South foes in black-and-red, it’s safe to say, head-to-heads against the Falcons bring out his absolute best. At his apex during the type of game that often decides postseason positioning, Young got promptly to work, beginning his memorable afternoon with a seven-yard, early-game touchdown strike. The soon-to-be-named NFC Player of the Week announced his presence again a few quarters later, hitting his big-bodied receiver for a 36-yard score, a play that signaled Carolina’s double-digit, 30-27 victory by the end. In a signature performance on Nov. 16, 2025, Young closed with a career-best 448 yards (on 31-of-45 passing), alongside three touchdowns and a sparkling 123.2 quarterback passer rating.

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