Since returning to the starting lineup, Bryce Young has performed better than he did early on in the season. In fact, his progress is already being noticed. Ahead of the Carolina Panthers' Week 13 clash,

Leading Sunday’s scare, at least according to two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was his counterpart Bryce Young—who continued on his path to reemergence. For the fourth start in a row, the former No. 1 overall pick displayed progression in almost every part of his game—and against one of the league’s very top defenses, no less.

The Panthers were impressed with Young's performance. So was Patrick Mahomes. "I thought he played his tail off, man."