Overview
- Young threw a widely criticized early interception during the Monday night loss to San Francisco, with one outlet calling it an unfathomable decision.
- He took full responsibility postgame, saying he must make better decisions and protect the ball, according to quotes shared by reporter Joe Person and the team site.
- The Panthers are 6-5, and Young has tied his career high with 15 touchdown passes while logging nine interceptions through 11 games.
- Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame argued Carolina should decline Young’s fifth-year option, citing metrics that place him last among qualifying quarterbacks in EPA + CPOE, success rate, and EPA per play since 2023.
- Young acknowledged the offense fell short and said there is no magical fix, emphasizing execution and a quick turnaround to the next game.