Bryce Young silenced his critics with a career-defining performance Sunday, steering the Carolina Panthers to a nail-biting 36-30 overtime victory.

The young quarterback showcased his versatility, throwing three touchdowns without any turnovers, a stark contrast to his four-turnover game the previous week.

His impressive stat line included over 200 total yards, with more than 60 coming on the ground, extending his touchdown streak to eight consecutive games since returning to the starting role.

The football world took notice of Young’s resurgence.

Former NFL player Ryan Clark couldn’t contain his enthusiasm, tweeting, “Not a player I enjoy seeing smile more than Bryce Young right now. Awesome young dude.”

Not a player I enjoy seeing smile more than Bryce Young right now. Awesome young dude.

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) December 22, 2024

B’R Gridiron joined the chorus, sharing game highlights and noting, “Great to see Bryce Young having fun again,” along with footage of him “balling out in Carolina.”

Great to see Bryce Young having fun again 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MevLROqDwV

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) December 22, 2024

Bryce Young is balling out in Carolina 🔥

(via @NFL)

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— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) December 22, 2024

The praise continued to pour in across social media. Kevin from The Devy Royale expressed his support: “Bryce Young bounce back this season has been amazing to watch. No one I’m rooting harder for than Bryce.”

Bryce Young bounce back this season has been amazing to watch. No one I’m rooting harder for than Bryce.

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— Kevin (@Daboys_22) December 22, 2024

SleeperNFL echoed similar sentiments: “The Bryce Young bounce back has been so incredible to watch.”

The Bryce Young bounce back has been so incredible to watch
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— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) December 22, 2024

Moreover, former NFL running back Jonathan Stewart added his own passionate take: “Bryce Young is the toughest Quarterback in the NFL! Wow!”

Bryce Young is the toughest Quarterback in the NFL! Wow!

— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) December 22, 2024

Young’s journey this season tells an intriguing story of resilience. After being selected first overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, he started all 16 games as a rookie and entered 2024 as Carolina’s starter.

However, early struggles led to his benching in favor of veteran Andy Dalton, who held the reins for five games until a thumb injury from a car accident reopened the door for Young.

Since reclaiming his spot, he’s helped guide the Panthers to three of their four victories this season, proving his worth as their franchise quarterback.

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