ATLANTA — Bryce Young fought off the criticism that accompanied his modest 124 yards passing in an ugly loss to New Orleans last week.

Young also fought through first-quarter pain in his right ankle against Atlanta, which which forced him to be checked in the locker room and appeared to threaten his ability to return.

The result of Young's resilience was the most yards passing in a game in Carolina Panthers history.

Young threw for 448 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions and Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 28-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Panthers to a 30-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Young’s 54-yard pass to Tommy Tremble set up the winning kick for Carolina (6-5), which completed its sweep of reeling NFC South rival Atlanta.

The Panthers moved to within one-half

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