<p>Carolina Panthers’ third-year quarterback <strong>Bryce Young</strong> had a tumultuous start to the season, struggling to get things going despite a late comeback attempt against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 of the 2025 campaign.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Young, 24, showed signs of talent last season after being benched in favor of veteran <strong>Andy Dalton</strong>. He overcame that situation and played a solid level down the stretch, lifting the expectations for this year.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Carolina entered Week 4 with a 1-2 record after an upset 30-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Following a humbling 42-13 loss to the New England Patriots, they started playing better. Ahead of Week 7, they are on a two-game winning streak, following wins over the<strong> Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys.</strong></p>



<p>Young has gone 36 of 55 in the last two games, throwing for<strong> 397 yards and five touchdowns against just two interceptions.</strong></p>



<h2>NFL insider reports Bryce Young is earning the Panthers’ favor with recent performances&nbsp;</h2>



<p>NFL insider <strong>Jordan Schultz </strong>revealed on Wednesday that Young is being seen with different eyes amid a positive start to the season.</p>



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<p><strong><em>“Tons of fun stories in the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NFL</a> right now, but one of them not getting enough attention: Bryce Young’s continued improvement for the emerging 3-3 Panthers,</em></strong>” Schultz wrote. <em>“Still just 24 years old, Young has engineered two straight game-winning drives while making a series of timely throws (namely to Jimmy Horn Jr. and Hunter Renfrow) you’d expect from a top-tier QB. His combination of accuracy and clutch play has led to exciting times in Carolina, and a sustained internal belief that Young is a true franchise QB.”</em></p>



<p>The Panthers will clash against the <strong>New York Jets</strong> on Sunday, hoping to worsen the Jets’ crisis and get over the .500 mark.&nbsp;</p>


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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers</a> are still in competition to at least m<strong>ake noise in the NFC South division. </strong>After a 0-2 start, the Panthers now have a 2-3 record and sit third in the division standings, showing promise at times, including a 30-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Bryce Young is trying to find his best version after a rocky start to the season. He has gone 106 of 174 for 951 yards and seven touchdowns against four interceptions. He has carried the ball <strong>13 times for 54 yards and one touchdown.&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The trade deadline is set for Nov. 4, and many teams are already looking for options to bolster their squads for the rest of the season. They have a solid wide receiver in <strong>Tetairoa McMillan,</strong> but a couple of pieces could elevate them.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Analyst says Panthers should focus on two positions&nbsp;</h2>



<p>With three weeks away from the trade deadline, the Panthers have two clear needs, according to<strong> Kevin Patra of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>.com. </strong>The analyst believes a pass rusher and a linebacker are priorities for Carolina.</p>



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<p><em>“It’s been a Jekyll and Hyde few weeks for the Panthers’ defense, which has pitched a shutout allowed 42 points, then slowed Miami for long stretches. Still, this team is off to its best start since 2021. </em><strong><em>If the Panthers want to remain in go-for-it mode ahead of the deadline, they still need help at linebacker and pass rusher,</em>“</strong> he said.</p>



<p>Carolina will clash against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6, hoping to extend their good moment and secure another win to<strong> reach the .500 mark.&nbsp;</strong></p>


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<p>After a rocky start to the season, <strong>Bryce Young</strong> has settled with the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Carolina Panthers.</a> They sit at 2-3 after five weeks, but are looking like a potential bad matchup for the favorites to win the NFC South division, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Young is <strong>coming off one of the best games of the season</strong>, in which he went 19 of 30 for 198 yards and two touchdowns against one interception and three sacks. The third-year quarterback has found consistency, and the Panthers could make life hard for several teams this campaign.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Week 6 will see them clash against the Dallas Cowboys, who dominated the New York Jets in Week 5, demonstrating that nobody should rule them out yet.&nbsp;Young will take on a difficult challenge, but some think he will have a big chance to make noise against <strong>one of the most iconic franchises in the league.</strong></p>



<h2>Analyst explains why Cowboys are a favorable matchup for Bryce Young&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Andrew Buller-Russ of Sportsnaut believes Young will engage in a big passing battle with Dak Prescott. More than that, <strong>he sees Young outperforming Prescott due to the Cowboys’ defensive struggles.</strong></p>



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<p><em>“For momentary stretches, we see Bryce Young morph into an efficient quarterback who can march his team down the field. Last week, he helped lead a 17-point comeback. This week, he’ll have to go back to being a high-volume passer to match wits with Dak Prescott‘s explosive passing attack. Yet, <strong>the Dallas Cowboys rank dead-last in passing yards allowed and yards allowed per pass attempt, so the Panthers have a big opportunity ahead,</strong>” </em>he said.</p>



<p>Dallas hasn’t allowed <strong>less than 22 points this season, </strong>and it was against the Jets, who are the only winless team in the league. Young could take advantage of this to take his team to the .500 mark.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Dolphins</a></strong> season is not going according to plan. They find themselves 1-4 and lost a winnable game against the <strong>Carolina Panthers</strong>. The reason? Their rushing defense is very, very weak. After the game, head coach <strong>Mike McDaniel</strong> addressed the situation.</p>



<p>David Furones of Sun Sentinel reported that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-mcdaniel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">McDaniel</a> was not happy with how the team’s rushing defense is playing. <strong>“<em>It can’t continue to go on like this, and it’s already gone on too long,</em>”</strong> McDaniel said.</p>



<p>The Dolphins were winning 17-0 at one point and ended up losing 27-24. Even with a game script that almost forced the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a>‘ to throw, <strong>Carolina stuck to running and that way it found success versus Miami.</strong></p>



<h2>Dolphins were decimated by a backup running back</h2>



<p>If a team allows 239 rushing yards in a game is very bad. <strong>If the opposing team does that with a backup running back it’s flat out embarrassing</strong>. Out of the 239 rushing yards, <strong>Panthers’ Rico Dowdle was responsible for 206 of them</strong>. Bear in mind, Dowdle is the backup of Chuba Hubbard, who missed today’s game due to a calf strain.</p>



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<p><strong>Dowdle averaged nine yards per carry and also scored a touchdown</strong>. It was an absolute masterclass from Dowdle who prior to this game had only 83 yards all season. This just shows how bad the Dolphins’ rushing defense is.</p>


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<h2>Mike McDaniel’s future is very cloudy </h2>



<p>Before the season started, much was said about how McDaniel managed the locker room. <strong>His relaxed persona and how his players behaved shed some doubts about his authority.</strong> That, and the fact that the team has underdelivered sparked conversations about his job as the team’s head coach.</p>



<p>Now, <strong>the team is 1-4, just lost to one of the worst teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> and were embarrassed by a backup</strong>. His second-half playcalling was also incredibly shaky. Hence, they lost a 17-point lead. Whether he finishes the season or not remains to be seen, but <strong>he needs to righten the ship fast if he wants to keep his job.</strong></p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tua-tagovailoa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tua Tagovailoa</a></strong> has grown frustrated with his team’s poor performances. After a <strong>tough loss to the Panthers</strong>, the quarterback issued a <strong>strong warning to HC Mike McDaniel and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Dolphins</a></strong> about their <strong>struggling momentum</strong>.</p>



<p>The <strong>Dolphins were unable to defeat the Panthers</strong> despite being favored. Carolina came from behind to secure the win at home, exposing a <strong>subpar performance by the AFC East team</strong>.</p>



<p>Miami has struggled to meet expectations and <strong>currently sits at 1-4 in the 2025 NFL season</strong>. Following this disappointing loss, <strong>QB Tua Tagovailoa sent a clear message to his teammates</strong>, urging an end to the bad streak.</p>



<h2>Tua Tagovailoa sends stern message to McDaniel, Dolphins after loss to Panthers</h2>



<p>Following the Dolphins’ 27-24 loss to the Panthers, Tagovailoa used his postgame press conference to make his frustration clear.<em><strong> “We’ve got to figure this out — and we’ve got to figure this out now. This feeling sucks,”</strong></em> the quarterback said.</p>


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<p>It is clear that Tagovailoa is not comfortable with his team’s performances, but the quarterback also <strong>acknowledged that it all starts with him playing at a higher level</strong> to take control of the offense.</p>



<p><em>“I am 100% showing up getting myself ready, <strong>getting the guys that are going to be in the game as ready as possible</strong> for us to give us a chance to go out there, score, do what we need to do, help us winning the game,”</em> Tagovailoa added.</p>



<h2>Will the Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel?</h2>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-mcdaniel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike McDaniel</a> is on the hot seat</strong> and definitely feeling the heat. The Dolphins were favored to win in Week 5, and the defeat against the Panthers has only intensified the <strong>pressure on the head coach</strong>.</p>


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<p>Monday is usually when teams announce any coaching changes. The Dolphins’ front office is likely working diligently to <strong>decide whether McDaniel will continue as head coach for Week 6 or if it’s time for a change</strong>.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers</a></strong> will play the <strong>Miami Dolphins</strong> in Week 5 of the <strong>NFL</strong> season. Unfortunately, they are not going to have star running back <strong>Chuba Hubbard</strong> playing for them.</p>



<p>Head coach Dave Canales told reporters that the calf strain Hubbard is suffering from is what prevented him to suit up. “<em><strong>We just couldn’t get Chuba around quickly enough to feel confident to put him out there</strong></em>,” he said.&nbsp;“<em><strong>So we thought this would be a good week to get him back to strength, back to health</strong>. We’ll keep working on him through the weekend, and then take a look back at him early next week.</em>“</p>



<p><strong>Rico Dowdle will take the RB1 spot for this week vs. an awful rushing defense</strong>. Miami’s rushing defense ranks 30th in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> this season. Thy are allowing 158 rushing yards per game.</p>



<h2>If there’s a game where Bryce Young can shine…</h2>



<p>When the Panthers drafted <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-young" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Young</a> first overall in the draft was because they thought he was going to change the franchise. Fast forward to today and <strong>the reality is that Young’s career has been filled with ups and downs</strong>. However, the downs have been more recurrent.</p>



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<p><strong>Carolina still has the jury out on whether Young will be their franchise QB or not</strong>. Against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami</a>, Young faces the 26th-ranked scoring defense. He should be able to move the chains freely. </p>


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<h2>The Panthers need to be ready for a shootout</h2>



<p>The fact that you can put points on the Dolphins doesn’t mean the game will be easy. <strong>Miami will fire back and put points on you too</strong>. The Dolphins have a very explosive offense and even if Tyreek Hill is out, they still have Jaylen Waddle.</p>



<p><strong>Darren Waller debuted last week with two touchdowns</strong> <strong>as well</strong>. Hence, the Dolphins have a certified weapon at tight end too. If the Panthers believe that by putting points they have this won, they have another thing coming.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Dolphins</a></strong> are 1-3 in the 2025 NFL season, and <strong>Week 5 </strong>presents a <strong>crucial </strong>chance to secure their second win of the year. Unfortunately, the AFC East team will <strong>have to face the Carolina Panthers</strong> <strong>without </strong>its main star, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tyreek-hill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tyreek Hill</a></strong>.</p>



<p>The season has not started well for Miami. With a 1-3 record, many believe <strong>Mike McDaniel’s job is on the line</strong>, which makes Week 5 a must-win scenario for him and his team.</p>



<p>However, the head coach will be <strong>without a key weapon against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a></strong>, as Tyreek Hill won’t suit up for this matchup — and here’s why.</p>



<h2>Why is Tyreek Hill not playing today for Dolphins vs. Panthers?</h2>



<p>In <strong>Week 4,</strong> the <strong>Dolphins hosted the Jets</strong> in a tough AFC East rivalry game. Everything seemed under control until the start of the third quarter.</p>


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<p>During the opening minutes of the second half, <strong>Tyreek Hill caught a pass from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tua-tagovailoa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tua Tagovailoa</a> and went out of bounds</strong>. Unfortunately, during the play he suffered a <strong>knee injury</strong> that immediately raised alarms in Miami.</p>



<p>Hill was ruled out for the rest of the game with a <strong>dislocated knee</strong>. Further tests revealed <strong>torn ligaments, including the ACL</strong>, which will sideline him for the remainder of the season.</p>



<h2>Who is the new WR1 for the Dolphins after Hill’s ACL injury?</h2>



<p>With Tyreek Hill out, the Dolphins will now <strong>rely on Jaylen Waddle as their WR1</strong>. The speedy wideout has proven to be a reliable target and is expected to play a much bigger role in the offense.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/panthers-bryce-young-will-miss-key-player-in-week-5-vs-tua-tagovailoas-dolphins" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20251003_BUS_502755_Bryce-Young-quarterback-for-the-Carolina-Panthers-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young want to bounce back after an awful defeat. However, they will miss a key player as they face Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins.
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<p>In his <strong>first three seasons</strong> with Miami, <strong>Waddle surpassed 1,000 receiving yards</strong> each year. His production dipped slightly last season, but with Hill sidelined, he has a prime opportunity to bounce back and deliver at a higher level in 2025.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-young">Bryce Young</a></strong> and the <strong>Carolina Panthers</strong> prepare to face <strong>Tua Tagovailoa</strong> and the <strong>Miami Dolphins</strong> in Week 5. However, arguably their best player won’t be suiting up after suffering an injury.</p>



<p>Ian Rapoport of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Network reported that <strong>running back Chuba Hubbard is dealing with a calf injury and is expected to miss Sunday’s game vs. Tagovailoa’s Dolphins</strong>. Hubbard is a key component on this offense as he is a workhorse. Scripts don’t matter against Hubbard since he always gets all of his snaps regardless.</p>



<p>It seems like Hubbard’s absence won’t be for this week only, <strong>as it seems the calf injury is worse than initially thought and could sideline him for longer</strong>. With this, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> are forced to go with a backup plan, but that backup plan is not that bad.</p>



<h2>Rico Dowdle season is upon us</h2>



<p>During the offseason, the Panthers signed Rico Dowdle to be Hubbard’s backup. Some even expected a committee between both, but he’s played only 35% of the snaps. However, <strong>Dowdle had more than a 1,000 rushing yards last season with the Cowboys.</strong> He is by no means a scrub.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/03165557/rico-dowdle-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Rico Dowdle #5 of the Carolina Panthers" class="wp-image-502820" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Rico Dowdle #5 of the Carolina Panthers</figcaption></figure>



<p>Dowdle will now have the chance to prove to head coach Dave Canales that he deserves more snaps. <strong>To be able to run the football is key for this team</strong> as Bryce Young is not a quarterback you want throwing 40 times a game.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/dolphins-qb-tua-tagovailoa-reveals-new-approach-to-prevent-concussions-after-week-4-injury-scare" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20251002_BUS_502482_Tua-Tagovailoa-has-suffered-four-concussions-in-his-career.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Tua Tagovailoa suffered another injury scare in Week 4, and now the Miami Dolphins quarterback has unveiled how he is working to prevent further concussions.
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<h2>The Panthers have a serious QB problem</h2>



<p>Carolina has a huge issue on quarterback. <strong>Bryce Young was the number one pick but he doesn’t play like one.</strong> He has too many inconsistencies. One day he will win you the game, the next week he will cost you the game. The team can’t rely on him.</p>



<p><strong>Young is completing 60.4% of his passes for 753 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions</strong>. However, three of those touchdowns came in Week 2. The other alternative is giving up on Young and trusting NFL veteran Andy Dalton, which is not the greatest backup at this point in his career. </p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers</a></strong> had their best performance in Week 3. After shutting out the Atlanta Falcons, there were doubts on one key player ahead of the Week 4 game against the <strong>New England Patriots</strong>. <strong>Bryce Young</strong> is positive after the latest reports that his teammate will suit up alongside him.</p>



<p>According to David Newton of ESPN, <strong>the Panthers will play running back Chuba Hubbard despite having him questionable on the injury report.</strong> Hubbard is an absolute workhorse on the Panthers’ backfield. The guy will get his snaps and touches despite any game script, he is just too reliable to ignore.</p>



<p>Even for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-young" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bryce Young</a>, having Hubbard as a pass option on play-action or short routes is a sigh of relief. <strong>Young is not known for his long throws</strong>, hence Hubbard ends up being a very useful weapon in the passing game as well.</p>



<h2>Hubbard is the number one weapon on the team</h2>



<p>For the things mentioned above, <strong>Hubbard is one of the most used players on offense</strong>. Still, it’s also because he is dangerous. On 53 touches, he averages 4.6 yards. For a team as bad on offense as the Panthers, Hubbard is the one constant.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/04133112/chubba-the-chubby-hubbard-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers" class="wp-image-485287" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers</figcaption></figure>



<p>He even holds <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Fantasy value, while other players like wide receiver Tet McMillano or even Bryce Young struggle, <strong>Hubbard is usually a must-start</strong>. Dave Canales, the Panthers’ head coach, loves giving the football to his running back.</p>


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<h2>Are the Pats going to be able to stop Hubbard?</h2>



<p>It’s a huge challenge for Carolina to try and run the ball against this <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a> team. As of now, <strong>New England ranks second-best in rushing yards allowed</strong>. They are only below the Browns, allowing 60.3 rushing yards per game.</p>



<p>The Panthers run an average of 90.7 yards per game, which is not great, but the fact that they have trailed on two of their three games influence that. <strong>Hubbard still leads the team in scrimmage yards and touchdowns.</strong></p>


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Bryce Young gets major update on Panthers' key weapon for Week 4 game vs Patriots - Bolavip US

<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers</a> are inspired after getting the first win of the 2025<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NFL </a>season in a 30-0 blowout over the Atlanta Falcons. They were close to <strong>beating the Arizona Cardinals</strong> in Week 2, after suffering a 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the season opener.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Bryce Young </strong>is still trying to find his rhythm, but he’s shown interesting traits in three weeks. The former No. 1 overall pick has completed 69 of 114 pass attempts for 603 yards and four touchdowns against three interceptions.&nbsp;</p>



<p>While the defense stole the show against the Falcons, the Panthers’ offense appears to be getting better by the week. So much so that<strong> Young’s connection with one of his new weapons</strong> is starting to look better.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Analyst praises Bryce Young-Tetairoa McMillan connection</h2>



<p>Rookie wide receiver <strong>Tetairoa McMillan </strong>has led the Panthers in yards receiving (68, 100 and 48) in the first three weeks of the season, confirming that he is a solid option for Young. Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski labels this duo as “promising” in the latest power rankings.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19123106/Bryce-Young-7-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Bryce Young" class="wp-image-358866" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>“However,”</em> Sobleski said. <em>“The growing connection between quarterback Bryce Young and this year’s eight overall draft pick, wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, is promising<strong>. McMillan has 216 receiving yards through his first three professional appearances, while leading the squad with 27 targets</strong>. The two don’t always connect, but a legitimate No. 1 target will go a long way as the season progresses.”</em></p>



<p>Carolina will face the<strong> New England Patriots</strong> in Week 4, hoping to build on the win against the Falcons. Young and McMillan will face a tough challenge, as New England allowed just 139 yards passing in Week 3.&nbsp;</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Falcons</a></strong> have made an unexpected move just three weeks into the 2025 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a></strong> season, after a brutal loss against the <strong>Carolina Panthers</strong>. The franchise announced that it has officially parted ways with a key offensive assistant who joined <strong>Raheem Morris</strong>’ staff earlier this year.</p>



<p>The decision comes on the heels of Atlanta’s 30-10 loss to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a>, <strong>a divisional setback that exposed offensive inconsistencies and left fans frustrated</strong>. A former NFL wideout with an 11-year playing career and extensive coaching experience had been expected to help accelerate the development of the Falcons’ young receiving corps.</p>



<p>The Falcons’ 1-2 start has already raised alarms within the organization, <strong>leading to a difficult decision early in the season</strong>. The offensive unit takes a significant hit with this sudden departure, making the timing particularly notable.</p>



<h2>Which assistant has left the Falcons’ coaching staff?</h2>



<p>The Falcons <strong>officially parted ways with wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard</strong>, according to the team’s official website. In the meantime, passing game specialist T.J. Yates will take over coaching duties for the wide receivers group.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/17164529/raheem-morris-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Raheem Morris" class="wp-image-420426" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Head coach Raheem Morrisof the Falcons</figcaption></figure>



<p>Yates, who has been steadily climbing the Falcons’ coaching ranks, is familiar with the offensive system and <strong>will now carry added responsibility as the team looks to regroup ahead of Week 4</strong>. Atlanta will face the Washington Commanders with renewed expectations on offense.</p>


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<p>This move underscores the urgency within <strong>Morris’ staff to correct early-season issues and maximize the potential of Atlanta’s offensive weapons</strong>. With a talented roster on paper, the Falcons’ front office appears determined not to let the season slip away so early.</p>


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<p><strong>Xavier Legette</strong> has struggled to find consistency in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>, going from a regular rookie season to a disappointing start to the 2025 season. The South Carolina product played 16 games in 2024, finishing with 49 catches on 84 targets for 497 yards and four touchdowns.&nbsp;</p>



<p>His sophomore campaign is<strong> off to a concerning start. </strong>He has caught only four passes on 15 targets, racking up eight yards and zero touchdowns so far. Legette was expected to become a solid target for Bryce Young, but his performance is already making people question if he’s good enough to be a starter.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The 2024<strong> No. 32 overall pick </strong>could lose his job soon if his performance stays the same.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Xavier Legette might be benched, says NFL analyst&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Legette’s lack of separation and explosiveness and his performance in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals, put him under fire, with fans calling for him to be benched. David Newton of ESPN wrote on Wednesday that Legette <strong>could end up losing his starting role if this situation continues.&nbsp;</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/27160412/Bryce-Young-quarterback-of-the-Carolina-Panthers-2-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Bryce Young, quarterback of the Carolina Panthers" class="wp-image-268278" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Bryce Young, quarterback of the Carolina Panthers</figcaption></figure>



<p>“<em>The 32nd pick of the 2024 draft had one catch for minus-2 yards Sunday and through two games has four catches on 15 targets for 8 yards. Coach Dave Canales says he still believes in Legette, but is there reason to? Legette had only a 58.3% catch rate last year and worked hard during the offseason to improve that.<strong> Instead, he has gone backward and is at 26.7%. He should be in danger of being replaced,</strong></em>” he wrote.</p>



<p>The Panthers<strong> are 0-2 </strong>ahead of Week 3, and nothing suggests they will improve their performance at some point. Bryce Young has been questioned, too, which could mean they are headed into an offseason of changes.&nbsp;</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-young">Bryce Young</a></strong> and the <strong>Carolina Panthers</strong> suffered another defeat at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The third-year quarterback had a solid game, but he made mistakes that put his team in a complex position and ultimately cost it the matchup.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Young wen<strong>t 35 of 55 for 328 yards and three touchdowns</strong>. The former Alabama quarterback was sacked three times and intercepted once, leaving the field with a 90.6 passer rating.&nbsp;</p>



<p>After suffering the second loss of the season, the alarms are sounding for the Panthers, and one analyst believes we are watching <strong>the beginning of the end of Young’s era in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers">Carolina</a>.</strong></p>



<h2>Panthers predicted to move on from Bryce Young next offseason&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport placed the Panthers at 31 in the site’s latest power rankings. While he accepted that Carolina showed interesting things during the 27-22 loss to the Cardinals<strong>, Young’s mistakes put them in a complex position. </strong>Despite showing promise at the end of 2024, Young’s start to the campaign hasn’t been overwhelmingly positive.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/16114732/bryce-young-1024x576-650x365.webp" alt="Bryce Young" class="wp-image-419535" width="650" height="365" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></figure></div><figcaption>Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers</figcaption></figure>



<p>“<em>After his solid stretch run last year, it looked like the lightbulb might be coming on for the first overall pick in 2023,”</em> Davenport wrote<em>. “But for every good play he’s made in 2025, there have seemingly been two bad ones—the kind that cost teams games.<strong> At this rate, Carolina will be using a top-five pick on a quarterback in 2026.”</strong></em></p>



<p>Young’s career has been a rollercoaster so far. He went from disappointing everybody in 2023 to <strong>being benched for Andy Dalton</strong> in 2024 to then winning his starting role again down the road. Many thought coach Dave Canales could bring a spark to his career, but Young has looked good, not great, so far.&nbsp;</p>


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<p>A new <strong>NFL</strong> season has kicked off, bringing with it the hope and excitement of teams aiming to go as far as possible. The <strong>Jacksonville Jaguars</strong> are looking to make a strong statement in the AFC South, but just as they were putting on an impressive performance against the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers">Carolina Panthers</a></strong>, the game had to be delayed.</p>


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<p>According to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> insider Ian Rapoport, who reported the news via his X account (formerly Twitter), <strong>severe weather conditions forced the players to leave the field,</strong> putting a pause on the temporary lead held by Liam Coen’s team.</p>



<p><em><strong>“The #Panthers-#Jaguars game is currently suspended in the second quarter due to inclement weather,”</strong></em> he reported via <em>@Rapsheet.</em></p>



<p>At the time the decision was made to temporarily suspend the game, the home team was leading Dave Canales’ squad 10–3, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trevor-lawrence">Trevor Lawrence</a> and his offense putting on a strong performance.</p>



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<h2>A season to prove it</h2>



<p>The Jacksonville Jaguars are generating significant buzz as a potential dark horse to make a deep playoff run, and all the pieces are in place for them to shock the AFC. It all starts with quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trevor-lawrence">Trevor Lawrence</a>, who is entering his fourth season looking to take the next step into the elite tier of NFL signal-callers. </p>


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<p><strong>His arsenal has been dramatically upgraded with the addition of rookie sensation Travis Hunter</strong>, a versatile two-way threat who could become a cornerstone of their offense. </p>


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<p>Guiding this new-look team is head coach Liam Coen, whose offensive expertise and experience have been a major factor in the team’s promising preseason. This blend of star power and fresh leadership could be exactly what the Jaguars need to finally break through and deliver a statement season.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers</a></strong> hope they are a much better team in 2025 than they were last year. One would assume that to do so, they would heavily rely on the few bright spots they had. However, according to the team’s offensive coordinator, Brad Idzik, said one of the most productive players they had on offense last year won’t be as used in <strong>Bryce Young</strong>‘s offense.</p>



<p>When talking about running back Chubba Hubbard, who was an absolute workhorse last season, Idzik said <strong>the team doesn’t want to “<em>run Chuba Hubbard dry</em>.”</strong> Despite giving Hubbard a four-year extension last season, the Panthers will minimize his role a bit to keep him fresh.</p>



<p>To do so, <strong>they brought Rico Dowdle and drafted Trevor Etienne in the fourth round of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Draft</strong>. We could see Hubbard being the primary running option on the team, but share some of his snaps, at least early on in the season.</p>



<h2>Is Hubbard the best of the bunch?</h2>



<p>The Panthers have brought many people to compete with Chubba Hubbard in the backfield. Yet, he always delivers. First it was Jonathon Brooks, whose injury history has seen him fall off the ranks. He will miss the whole 2025 season. Now, there are two new faces. <strong>Dowdle is fresh off a 1,000-yard season with the Cowboys but Carolina only gave him a one year deal worth $3 million</strong>. As for Etienne, he is a fourth round pick who’s listed third on the RB depth chart.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/04133112/chubba-the-chubby-hubbard-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers" class="wp-image-485287" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Chubba Hubbard played 15 games last season and racked up 1195 yards and a staggering 10 touchdowns</strong>. Another thing worth noting with Hubbard was the fact that his volume never decreased despite the Panthers being a team that was trailing most of the time. He was the one constant threat on an offense who was still trying to decide between Andy Dalton and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-young" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bryce Young</a>.</p>


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<h2>Hubbard will still be productive</h2>



<p>Even if his snaps decrease a bit, <strong>Hubbard is Carolina’s best back</strong>. Hubbard averaged 4.8 yards per rushing attempt. That is better than Dowdle’s, for example. As for Etienne, he was a good running back in college, but nothing stellar.</p>



<p><strong>Hubbard will likely get 70% of the snaps and especially near the end zone</strong>. For Fantasy or betting purposes, his stock shouldn’t drop that much. He will be very productive and is a reliable player who doesn’t miss much time.</p>


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