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Bryce Young Will Be Panthers' QB1 vs. Saints Amid Andy Dalton's Thumb Injury Rehab

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will get his second straight start during Sunday's Week 9 matchup with the visiting New Orleans Saints, head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Wednesday.

Andy Dalton is "progressing" from the thumb injury he suffered during a car crash last week and is expected to serve as backup, Canales said.

Canales said he "erred on the side of caution" in not having Dalton, who was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice, start.

Dalton led the Panthers to a 1-4 record in five starts following Young's benching in Week 2.