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They didn’t win, but the Carolina Panthers nearly upset the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs during their Week 12 matchup. A big reason why was the play of quarterback Bryce Young, who led Carolina on six scoring drives that included a game-tying scoring drive with under two minutes left.
Young was forced to watch, however, as Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs on a successful two-minute drill that was punctuated by Spencer Shrader’s game-winning field goal as time expired. Mahomes lauded Young’s performance following Kansas City’s 30-27 win.
“I think he played his tail off,” Mahomes said, via the Charlotte Observer. “He throws a really good football. … It’s been cool to see him bounce back these last few weeks and play some great football. I know he has it, because I’ve seen it for a long time. He gave us a scare today. He played his tail off.”
Mahomes has a history with Young. He said that he started film of Young back when Young was in eighth grade after Mahomes’ alma mater, Texas Tech, made Young a scholarship offer while Mahomes was still running the Red Raiders offense.
“I was hoping to be out of there before he got there,” Mahomes joked. “He’s been a great player off a long time and has won a lot of football games.”
Mahomes’ sentiments were shared by his coach, Andy Reid, who was also asked about Young’s performance during his postgame presser.
“I think he did a heck of a job,” said Reid, whose expertise when it comes to evaluating quarterbacks is second to none. “Well-coached. He’s lucky to have a red head over there, No. 14 (Andy Dalton) too, to help him out. A veteran player that kind of sees things the same way you do.
“He’s very talented. The organization made a nice move by taking him.”
The game started with the two quarterbacks leading their teams on a combined five consecutive scoring drives. Three times in the first half, Young led…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-11-24 22:49:00
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