Panthers Fall to Saints in Season Opener

The Carolina Panthers' season opener under new head coach Dave Canales ended in a disheartening 47-10 defeat to the New Orleans Saints, raising concerns about quarterback Bryce Young's development. Young, the 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick, struggled significantly, throwing two interceptions and finishing with a 32.3 quarterback rating after completing just 13 of 30 passes for 161 yards. The Panthers' defense was equally ineffective, allowing the Saints to score on their first nine possessions and facing injuries to key players like Derrick Brown. Canales attempted to provide guidance to Young, emphasizing the importance of evaluating each play's breakdown. The loss marked a continuation of the Panthers' struggles, having gone nine consecutive quarters without scoring prior to this game. Young managed to score a rushing touchdown but faced a daunting challenge ahead as the team prepares to face the Los Angeles Chargers next.