Bryce Young's long-term future with the Carolina Panthers could hinge on how the final four weeks of the regular season play out.

For the first time in his pro career, Panthers QB Bryce Young will be playing meaningful December football. He spoke about it on Wednesday.

Bryce Young has historically struggled against the New Orleans Saints. But one player, in particular, seems to really bother the Carolina Panthers quarterback.

The Saints defense has been a repeat nemesis for Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. This Sunday, the stakes are as high as they’ve been for Carolina’s top 2023 draft choice as he again tries to avoid a dreadful showing against New Orleans.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It's a no-brainer that the Carolina Panthers will pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young during the offseason, just like the other eight quarterbacks who were drafted No. 1 between 2011, when the league implemented the fifth-year option for first-round picks, and 2023, when Young was taken with the top pick.

The latest Power Rankings from NFL.com’s Eric Edholm has Dave Canales’s club at the 18th spot. The team owns a 7-6 record, winning as many games this season as they did in 2023 and ’24 combined. More importantly, the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers own identical 7-6 records with four weeks go play.