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Young Shines as Panthers Dominate Jaguars
22 Aug
Summary
- Bryce Young led the Panthers offense to a 58-yard touchdown drive.
- Carolina Panthers secured a 34-17 preseason victory over Jacksonville.
- Both teams agreed to end the game early due to lightning.
Bryce Young showed marked improvement in his second preseason outing, guiding the Carolina Panthers to a decisive 34-17 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Young successfully completed 5 of 6 passes for 49 yards, notably directing a 58-yard scoring drive that featured five first downs, a significant leap from his previous game's performance. This offensive display has instilled confidence in third-year head coach Dave Canales.
The preseason matchup was halted with two minutes remaining due to lightning, with both coaching staffs agreeing to conclude the game rather than observe the mandatory delay. The Jaguars, who also chose to rest their starters, faced nine penalties and a turnover in the first half. Veteran running back Ameer Abdullah bolstered his roster bid with 82 total yards, contributing both rushing and receiving.
Panthers coach Dave Canales may opt to rest Young and other key starters in the upcoming preseason finale against Houston, following this dominant performance. Meanwhile, the Jaguars will also keep their first-team players sidelined for their final exhibition game against Tampa Bay. Backup quarterback Nick Mullens had a more solid outing for the Jaguars, completing 6 of 7 passes for 65 yards and leading a drive to a field goal, easing concerns about their backup quarterback situation.
