NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports an MRI revealed Bryce Young suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 7’s win over the Jets.

20 October 2025

According to Pelissero, Young’s injury is the type that “is generally a 2-4 week injury,” but he adds that the Panthers are hopeful he could be back after just one game. Young’s practice availability throughout the coming weeks will tell us everything we need to know regarding his outlook come game day, but it doesn’t come as much of a surprise to hear he is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Bills. Assuming Young does miss, Andy Dalton would make his first start of the 2025 season.