Carolina’s offense ‘blocks’ again in 16-13 loss to Chicago

Carolina was shut down by Chicago in a 16-13 loss Thursday night, disappointing their fans with a season-low 213 yards and 12 first downs.

The Panthers went 3 for 15 on third down and failed to score an offensive touchdown for the second time in the first nine games during the campaign.

Bryce Young threw three interceptions on Sunday’s 27-13 loss to Indianapolis, but on Thursday he couldn’t turn the ball over for the whole game. He passed for just 185 yards and was sacked three times.

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Eddy Pineiro kicked a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter and a 39-yarder in the fourth, but that was all there was for Carolina’s offense. The Panthers (1-8) scored their only touchdown of the game on Ihmir Smith-Marsette’s 79-yard punt return in the first quarter.