FantasyPros Articles on Bryce Young

Young's Week 1 explosion vs. weak Bears defense warrants caution before Atlanta's tougher defense.

Young finished Week 1 as QB3 against the Bears' weak pass defense, directing an offense with the fifth-highest passing rate. Among 32 qualified passers, he ranked fourth in yards per attempt, seventh in passing success rate, and ninth in hero throw rate, but also 23rd in highly accurate throw rate and 27th in catchable target rate. The source expresses caution, stating 'I'm not ready to say this is some new version of Young who could set the league on fire in 2026.' Week 2 matchup against Atlanta's strong pass defense (ninth-fewest yards per attempt allowed, fifth-lowest passing success rate, eighth-lowest passer rating) will be a better test.

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