Panthers QB Bryce Young breaks down Chiefs' defense ahead of Super Bowl

Bryce Young got to see both these teams.

Nov 24, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes the ball as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) pressures in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

After the bye week, the Carolina Panthers pushed the defending champions to the brink. They lost 30-27 to the Kansas City Chiefs, a team that is now pushing for three consecutive Super Bowl titles this Sunday. Their defense was their strong suit for most of the season, and it's one that Bryce Young got very familiar with.

Young's performance against said defense was inspiring. It prompted Jake Delhomme to label that game his coming-out party. Now, ahead of the Super Bowl, he's discussing what made the Chiefs' defense work that week, perhaps giving a little bit of insight to the Philadelphia Eagles offense.

Bryce Young opens up on Chiefs' defense

The Kansas City Chiefs were an aggressive defense against Bryce Young and the Panthers. He said via Bleacher Report, "They were probably one of the highest pressuring [teams]... One of the things I was super impressed with while playing them and watching film, they match all those pressures, which is super, super hard."

Nov 24, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

He went on to reveal that the Chiefs don't spot drop, but they "play man coverage within the zone" on defense. Young said it was so impressive that they are able to do that and mix fronts and pressures without making errors. "They have to mess this up, and I'm watching film, and I'm like, 'These guys don't.' It's really hard to be able to do that and not bust [in coverage] at some point."

The Panthers QB said that both the Eagles and Chiefs execute what they want to do, though it differs vastly, at such a high level that it makes playing offense hard. Young had a great game against the Chiefs, though, throwing for over 250 yards and a touchdown without a turnover.

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