Bryce Young showcased a stellar performance with five total touchdowns as the Carolina Panthers edged the Atlanta Falcons 44-38 in a thrilling overtime clash. Young's contributions included three touchdown passes and two rushing scores, culminating in a decisive one-yard touchdown run by Miles Sanders on the opening drive of overtime. With this victory, the Panthers concluded their season at 5-12, while the Falcons, at 8-9, saw their playoff hopes dashed.

Despite their failure to make the postseason, both teams displayed impressive offensive prowess. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns, both caught by Drake London, who recorded a career-high 187 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson led the ground game for Atlanta with 170 rushing yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to secure a playoff spot.