Second-year quarterback Bryce Young reportedly had some doubts about his future with the Carolina Panthers after he got benched earlier this season.

"At times this season, according to multiple sources close to the 23-year-old, Young and others who know him well wondered if he had a future with Carolina. There was no indication after the benching he would get another chance to be more than Dalton's backup," Newton wrote. "There was speculation he could be traded after the season."

Boos aimed at Bryce Young echoed throughout Bank of America Stadium in Week 2. The Panthers were about to lose, and the Carolina Panthers quarterback had just missed a wide-open Diontae Johnson on second-and-long.

The Falcons need a win and a Buccaneers loss, or they are on the outside looking in. Check out the latest odds and best bets for that game.

The Atlanta Falcons (8-8) are 8-point favorites when they host the Carolina Panthers (4-12) in an NFC South matchup on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM

The final week of the regular season is here, and once again, the Carolina Panthers have a chance to play spoiler as they take on the Atlanta Falcons. It's going to have to be a complete team effort filled with good complementary football,