Panthers seek first road win as Young faces winless Jets

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will lead his 3-3 team into MetLife Stadium on Sunday to face the winless New York Jets at 1 p.m. ET, a matchup that could give the Panthers their first road victory of the season and push them above .500. The game pits a Carolina squad riding a two-game winning streak and seeking sustained momentum against a Jets team still searching for its first victory under coach Aaron Glenn.

The Panthers credit improved belief in Young as a key reason for their recent stretch. Head coach Dave Canales said that having a quarterback he trusts "makes me feel confident that I can just continue to call the game thats supposed to be called," adding that Young gives him confidence to "call whatevers on the sheet" and build from there. Young has also spoken about embracing the team's culture and ownership while taking on a leadership role. He has led multiple late-game, fourth-quarter or overtime comebacks in his career and described his composure in high-pressure moments as rooted in his faith.

Despite growing internal confidence, Young's raw numbers through six starts show modest gains over last season. He is averaging about 192 passing yards per game...