CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The inconsistent play of quarterback Bryce Young and the offense is holding the Carolina Panthers back from being a playoff team.

Eight days after Young threw for a franchise record 448 yards and three touchdowns in a road win at Atlanta, the big question became whether the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft could do it on a consistent basis.

He couldn't on Monday night.

Young struggled on the national stage, completing just 18 of 29 passes for 169 yards with two interceptions — including one on a first-and-goal play at the San Francisco 1 — in a 20-9 road loss to the 49ers. It marked the ninth time in 11 games Young has failed to eclipse 200 yards passing. He had one TD pass.

Young's decision-making was questionable at best, particularly on the goal-line interception when

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