NFL analyst raises the stakes for Bryce Young before prime-time referendum

Bryce Young must deliver on the biggest stage.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young | Jonathan Bachman/GettyImagesOpportunity knocks for the Carolina Panthers and quarterback Bryce Young. A win against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football will put this team atop the NFC South with five games remaining. Head coach Dave Canales' squad is a heavy underdog, but that's just the way they like it.

Young doesn't carry an injury designation into the contest after reaggravating his ankle injury against the Atlanta Falcons. The signal-caller toughed it out to spearhead a memorable overtime victory. This will be more challenging, but confidence is high that the Panthers can at least put…