It may have taken 19 starts and a second chance under center, but Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young just manufactured the first opening-series touchdown drive of his career.
With veteran Andy Dalton out due to a sprained right thumb, Young got the starting nod for the 1-6 Panthers here in Week 8. And the 23-year-old didn’t waste too much time making his presence known—leading a 10-play, 49-yard scoring trek on Carolina’s opening touch of the afternoon.
The possession started on the Denver 49-yard line, thanks to a forced fumble and recovery by defensive lineman Shy Tuttle. The offense took over from there, as Young completed all five of his throws for 39 yards and a touchdown.
That score found the hands of rookie and fellow first-round pick Xavier Legette, who rode around the end zone for six.
Xavier Legette gets the TD and honors his horse Dolla Bill with the celly (in Broncos country, no less) 🐎😂
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