Much of the spotlight has fallen on quarterback Bryce Young after another loss. The No. 1 pick in 2023 has been criticized for another uneven performance as the Carolina Panthers’ offense sputtered.
But inside the building, the defense isn’t letting the blame fall solely on the quarterback’s shoulders. Instead, they’re taking ownership of their own breakdowns.
Halfway through the third quarter, New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry caught a pass over the middle and ran into the end zone. Cornerback Chau Smith-Wade had a shot to force him out of bounds, but instead gambled for a turnover that never came.