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Panthers’ Young takes beating in 6-sack night, says injured knee ‘fine’

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was pressured on nearly half his dropbacks and took six sacks but said his injured knee was "fine" after a 27-19 loss to the Packers.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 5:53 AM
Panthers’ Young takes beating in 6-sack night, says injured knee ‘fine’
Key Things to Know
  • Bryce Young struggled under relentless pressure during the Carolina Panthers' 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
  • Young was sacked six times and pressured on nearly half of his dropbacks while wearing a knee brace.
  • Panthers offensive linemen Corey Bullock suffered a quad injury, further depleting an already makeshift offensive front.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young struggled under heavy pressure behind an injured offensive line during a 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Young, wearing a brace on his injured left knee, was sacked six times and pressured on 48.9% of his dropbacks. Despite his apparent lack of pocket mobility, Young refused to blame his knee for the defeat.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales acknowledged the pass rush disrupted Carolina's offense but praised Young's toughness to continue playing. The offensive line dealt with multiple injuries, including Corey Bullock leaving with a quad issue after filling in for Damien Lewis. The defeat marks consecutive losses for Carolina.

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