Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Younger leaves the sphere after their loss in opposition to the New Orleans Saints in an NFL soccer recreation Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Credit score: AP/Jacob Kupferman
Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes the ball in opposition to the Detroit Lions throughout a preseason NFL soccer recreation Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. anthers rookie quarterback Bryce Younger didn’t take part in Wednesday’s, Sept. 20 walkthrough observe on account of an ankle harm, opening the door for the potential of veteran Andy Dalton beginning on Sunday in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks. Credit score: AP/Jacob Kupferman
Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes the ball in opposition to the Detroit Lions throughout a preseason NFL soccer recreation Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. anthers rookie quarterback Bryce Younger didn’t take part in Wednesday’s, Sept. 20 walkthrough observe on account of an ankle harm, opening the door for the potential of veteran Andy Dalton beginning on Sunday in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks. Credit score: AP/Jacob Kupferman
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Andy Dalton will begin for the Carolina Panthers at quarterback on Sunday in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks after rookie Bryce Younger was dominated out with a sprained ankle.
Jake Luton will function Carolina’s backup quarterback.
Panthers head coach Frank Reich mentioned Younger is predicted to overlook 1-2 weeks, which means his standing for the group’s Week 4 recreation in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings is unsure. Reich mentioned he is nonetheless “optimistic” Younger may play in opposition to the Vikings after the progress he has made along with his rehabilitation.
“Bryce has accomplished nicely this week,’’ Reich mentioned. “I’m optimistic he’s on the suitable path. Regardless of the soonest he can get again is, he’ll get again. And when he will get again he’ll be our man.’’
Younger attended observe on Friday and walked out to the sphere with no boot on his ankle.
Younger will make the journey with the group to Seattle.
Younger, the No. 1 choose within the draft, ranks thirty first within the NFL in passer score by way of two video games. He’s accomplished 59.2% of his passes for 299 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions and fumbled as soon as.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes the ball in opposition to the Detroit Lions throughout a preseason NFL soccer recreation Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. anthers rookie quarterback Bryce Younger didn’t take part in Wednesday’s, Sept. 20 walkthrough observe on account of an ankle harm, opening the door for the potential of veteran Andy Dalton beginning on Sunday in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks. Credit score: AP/Jacob Kupferman
Reich stays assured in Dalton, calling him “one of many 32 greatest quarterbacks within the NFL.”
“This man is enjoying at a excessive degree,’’ Reich mentioned. “The way in which he’s throwing the soccer, the best way he works by way of progressions, the best way he’s enjoying the sport since day one when he’s walked by way of the door I mentioned he’s starter worthy.’’
Dalton is 3-1 throughout his profession in opposition to the Seahawks, together with 1-1 on the highway.
This will likely be Dalton’s 163rd profession begin.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes the ball in opposition to the Detroit Lions throughout a preseason NFL soccer recreation Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. anthers rookie quarterback Bryce Younger didn’t take part in Wednesday’s, Sept. 20 walkthrough observe on account of an ankle harm, opening the door for the potential of veteran Andy Dalton beginning on Sunday in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks. Credit score: AP/Jacob Kupferman
The 13-year veteran is 83-77-2 as a starter with stops in Cincinnati, Dallas, Chicago and New Orleans. He is thrown for 244 touchdowns and 144 interceptions.
The Panthers are final within the league in passing, however face a Seattle (1-1) protection that has struggled to start out the season and ranks thirty first within the league in yards allowed and twenty ninth in factors allowed.
The one different Carolina participant with an harm designation is exterior linebacker Justin Houston, who’s listed as questionable with a calf harm. Reich mentioned he expects Houston will play.