Lack of big passing plays contributing to slow start for No. 1 pick Bryce Young and the Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers have struggled to push the ball downfield in their first two games.

Until they figure out how to do that, they’ll likely continue to lose.

Carolina has just one pass play of longer than 15 yards this season, a 22-yard reception by rookie Jonathan Mingo in Monday night’s 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints. That has led to an 0-2 start, leaving the Panthers two games behind unbeaten NFC South foes Atlanta, Tampa Bay and New Orleans.

That isn’t necessarily all on Young, the No….