Bryce Young Opens Up About Panthers' 3-Game Losing Streak: 'Ebbs and Flows'

It's been a while since the Carolina Panthers won a game. 

October 18 to be exact. 

The Panthers dropped their third game in a row on Sunday, losing to the Denver Broncos at home. Carolina is now 3-5 on the season. 

“We have to take it one week at a time," Panthers QB Bryce Young said after losing to the Broncos. "We know that we’re all competitors. We all play for each other. Of course hasn’t been the most fun stretch, but we’re in the middle of the season, there’s going to be ebbs and flows, we always have to have that next play, next day, next week mentality.

"And I’m super fortunate to be in a locker room like this, we’re competitors. It doesn’t feel great right now, but they’re able to turn the page, able to flush it, and get back to work next week, so we’re excited for the opportunity.”

The Panthers lost to the Broncos by a final score of 26-21. Denver outscored Carolina 13-7 in the fourth quarter.

Young went 28/39 through the air for 276 yards and three touchdowns against the Broncos. He was sacked three times and threw one interception. 

The 25-year-old Young now has 2,197 passing yards and 16 passing touchdowns on the season. He's completing 60.4% of his passes and has thrown six interceptions. 

Next up for the Panthers is a matchup against the 3-5 New Orleans Saints. It's a massive game since Carolina and New Orleans are tied for first place in the NFC South. 

Young is making $12.1 million this season in the fourth year of his rookie deal. His fifth-year option is worth a guaranteed $25.9 million. Carolina picked it up in the offseason.

The Panthers didn't sign Young to an extension in the offseason, so he has to play well again this season to earn one next offseason.

Young led the Panthers to the playoffs last season, where Carolina lost to the Los Angeles Rams in a wild-card game at home. It's been impressive to watch Young's turnaround in Carolina. Remember, Young was benched for Andy Dalton in 2024. When that happened, many people thought Young's days in Carolina were over. 

The Panthers must defeat the Saints next week. Otherwise, the negative noise in Carolina will continue to get louder and louder. 

Young enters the Panthers-Saints game with 10,488 passing yards and 65 passing touchdowns in a Carolina uniform. The Alabama product has a starting record of 17-35-0.

If Young doesn't finish the season strong, he may be on a different team next season. With that said, the Wynnewood native is under a lot of pressure to play at a high level for the remainder of the 2026 campaign.