Bryce Young reportedly fully participated in practice on Wednesday, November 4th, but hold up: that “practice” was actually an estimation because the Panthers didn’t even hit the field. This little detail comes straight from Panthers.com, and it means we gotta pump the brakes on celebrating a full return to form just yet.
What’s Up With That Ankle?
So, Young is apparently dealing with a minor ankle injury. The good news, if you can call it that when practice is just a guess, is that he should be ready to play in Week 9. But that “estimation” of full participation? It tells you everything. You’d think after an injury, even a minor one, they’d want him out there for real reps. It leaves you wondering just how minor this really is, doesn’t it?
The Numbers Don’t Lie on Recent Form
Even if the ankle is truly minor, Young’s play lately has been anything but. He has absolutely cooled off, throwing just two passing touchdowns to three interceptions in his last two games. That’s not the kind of production you want heading into a new week, regardless of how “full” his phantom practice was. Fantasy players still consider him a No. 2 quarterback, which, honestly, feels pretty generous given that touchdown to interception ratio right now.
Heading into Week 9, Young is expected to play, but you’ve gotta wonder what kind of performance he’ll deliver. His recent slump, coupled with the sketchy “estimated” practice, means everyone’s going to be watching that ankle and those throws really closely. Let’s see if he can turn things around.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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