Panthers Defense Secures Gritty Win Over Jets Despite Bryce Young Injury

The Carolina Panthers secured a 13-6 victory over the New York Jets despite losing starting quarterback Bryce Young to an ankle injury during the game, with X-rays coming back negative but further MRI scans expected. Backup quarterback Andy Dalton led the team in the final moments, and Panthers running back Rico Dowdle described the win as an "ugly, grind-out" but crucial for a franchise not above .500 this deep into the season since 2019. Defensively, Jaycee Horn had a standout performance with two interceptions, helping the Panthers hold off the Jets, who remain winless at 0-7. Meanwhile, the New York Jets boast one of the top special teams units in the NFL, ranked fifth by PFF, largely due to the contributions of Austin McNamara and Nick Folk under first-time coordinator Chris Banjo. However, the Jets' offense and return game continue to struggle, which has impacted their overall performance. These developments highlight the Panthers' resilience and the Jets' challenges this NFL season.