Andy Dalton played through a broken thumb Sunday

Andy Dalton started for the Carolina Panthers in place of the injured Bryce Young during their game against the Buffalo Bills, which resulted in a 40-9 defeat. Dalton completed 16 of 24 passes for 175 yards, threw one interception, and lost two fumbles. He is currently dealing with a thumb injury sustained after his throwing hand hit the hand of Bills linebacker Dorian Williams. Despite the injury, Dalton expressed his willingness to play if needed, citing previous experiences of playing through similar injuries. The Panthers have added Mike White to the active roster as a precaution. Meanwhile, Bryce Young has returned to full participation in practice after dealing with an ankle injury. Dalton stated that his thumb injury is not an excuse for his performance but acknowledged that it affects his play.