Panthers QB Bryce Young takes 'ownership' of poor play in loss to 49ers

The Carolina Panthers missed an opportunity to take the lead in the NFC South after losing 20-9 to the San Francisco 49ers. The Panthers' offense struggled, with quarterback Bryce Young throwing for 169 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, marking his seventh game this season with under 170 passing yards. Despite the defense intercepting 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy three times in the first half, the Panthers only managed three points from those turnovers. A critical error occurred when Young was intercepted in the end zone by San Francisco safety Ji'Ayir Brown after missing a quick opportunity to connect with tight end Mitchell Evans.

Young acknowledged his mistakes and emphasized the need for better execution moving forward. The Panthers' offense struggled overall, converting only one of seven third downs and running just 43 offensive plays compared to the 49ers' 70. The loss keeps Carolina at 6-6, trailing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South standings. The Panthers face a challenging short