In a surprising turn of events, veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will take the helm for the Carolina Panthers as they face off against rookie Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears. This matchup was initially anticipated to feature Bryce Young, the top pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, squaring off against Williams, the projected number one pick for the upcoming draft. However, after a rocky start to his second season, the Panthers made the decision to bench Young, who struggled throughout his rookie year and has continued to falter this season.

The Panthers traded a significant package to the Bears last year to secure Young, but just two games into his second season, the results have been disappointing. The impact of this trade on both franchises remains to be seen, particularly as Williams has displayed moments of brilliance amid a shaky offensive line in Chicago.

The Panthers vs Bears will kick off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) at Soldier Field in Chicago. For fans unable to access the game through their local Fox channels, a VPN can provide a solution by allowing viewers to virtually change their location, bypassing any blackout restrictions. This can also prevent internet service providers from throttling speeds on game day.

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