CHARLOTTE, N.C.(AP) — Andy Dalton will start for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills after Bryce Young missed his third straight day of practice with a sprained ankle.

Young was listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report.

Panthers coach Dave Canales acknowledged that it would be tough for Young to play after missing the entire week of practice. A few moments after the news conference, a team spokesman confirmed that Dalton will start regardless of whether Young is active for the game or not.

Young has been working on the side with trainers during practice, doing light jogging and resistance training in an effort to get ready for the game.

Young was injured in the second half of Carolina's 13-6 win over the New York Jets last Sunday and did not return to the ga

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