Bryce Young achieves rare milestone in Panthers' victory over Lions

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Bryce Young achieves rare milestone in Panthers' victory over Lions
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On Sunday night, Bryce Young led the Carolina Panthers to a 32-26 win against the Detroit Lions. Young completed 329 passing yards with two touchdowns, marking him as only the second quarterback in franchise history to achieve 300-plus passing yards and multiple touchdown passes in a prime-time game, joining Cam Newton. This victory improves Carolina's record to 2-2 early in the season. Following this win, the Panthers will have a bye week before facing the Philadelphia Eagles on October 18.

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  • •Bryce Young throws for 329 yards and two touchdowns.
  • •Carolina Panthers improve to 2-2 this season.
  • •Young joins Cam Newton in prime-time milestone.
  • •The Panthers face a bye in Week 5.
  • •Next game is against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 18.
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  • 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Bryce Young’s Sunday Night Football performance puts him in rare company
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Young matches feat previously achieved only by Cam Newton.

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