Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has struggled in the game, completing only 7 of 14 passes for 35 yards and throwing a pick-six. The Panthers trail the Indianapolis Colts 20-3 at halftime. However, Young managed to lead a successful drive in the third quarter, throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to DJ Chark. The Panthers' offense has been limited, with only 62 total yards in the first half. Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II intercepted Young's 14th attempt and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown. The Panthers' running game has been decent, but they have struggled to keep up with the Colts' scoring.
Panthers with 77 yards on 15 plays on 3Q TD drive. Had 62 yards on 29 plays in 1H.
Panthers had 62 total yards in the first half, but got 77 on their 1st drive of the second half. DJ Chark catches a 5-yard TD pass from Bryce Young on a nice third-down throw, and Carolina cuts the Indy lead to 20-10.
On his first target of the day, DJ Chark pulls in a 5-yard TD pass from Bryce Young. Life for the Panthers, who trail 20-10.
Panthers on this drive have already surpassed their first-half yardage.
The passing numbers Panthers have had so far reminds me of the passing numbers a high school wing-T offense ends up with when forced to pass: Bryce Young is 7-14 for 35 yards, and one pick-6 that went 49 yards the other way. Colts 20, Panthers 3 at halftime. Just nasty so far.
Bryce Young throws pick six, Colts lead 20-3 at halftime. https://t.co/26ueD24v2b
Carolina QB Bryce Young completed seven of his first 13 attempts for 35 yards and no TD's. Colts CB Kenny Moore II intercepted his 14th attempt and returned it 49 yards for a TD.
After a sack to end of the half (third of the day), the Panthers finish half with 62 yards, five first downs, 2-of-7 on third downs. They've run well at times, but it's hard to keep running when you're down three scores.
Panthers trail 20-3 at the half. They have 62 yards of offense. Bryce Young has a 26.5 passer rating.
Bryce Young throws a Pick-6 and it's 20-3 Colts! (via @Colts) https://t.co/evn8vXB9cu
Bryce trying to get it out in the flat to Hubbard, and picked off by Kenny Moore, for a 49-yard touchdown. Colts 20-3, on a day when offense is hard to come by. Panthers have 69 yards of offense at the moment, with 20 seconds left in the half.
Bryce Young with a telegraphed throw to Chuba Hubbard and Kenny Moore picks it off and returns it 49 yards for the TD. And that might just do it. Colts lead 20-3.
Bryce Young is 4-of-9 for 14 yards so far in nearly a half; Panthers get on the board with a FG and trail 10-3. Unrelated, but Young will truly be happy to hear it, since he and CJ are great buddies: Stroud went for 470 yards and 5 TDs today for Houston, including the game-winner