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FantasyPros Articles fantasy football takes on Bryce Young
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All FantasyPros Articles insights about Bryce Young
PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
Ranked QB3 in FantasyPros draft rankings with ADP of 124 and average draft position of 44.3; positioned in tier 4 with a +4 ADP differential, indicating market undervaluation relative to consensus ranking.NegativeProjectionAug 20, 2026
Young is a tier-6 sixth or seventh-round Superflex pick, ideally a No. 2 or No. 3 quarterback on Superflex rosters. He hit career highs in passing yards (3,011), TD passes (23), and completion percentage (63.6%) last season. But Young averaged just 188.2 passing yards per game and 6.3 yards per pass attempt. Hamstrung by a lackluster supporting cast, his efficiency metrics remain concerning.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Richard Janvrin expresses uncertainty about Bryce Young's ability as a quarterback to allow receivers to finish high in fantasy rankings, citing this as a concern for Tetairoa McMillan's production despite McMillan's strong rookie season.NegativeDepth ChartAug 16, 2026
The source predicts 2026 will be the last season Young enters as a starter. The case against him is that he hasn't shown enough growth for his team to fully commit long-term. This comes against the backdrop of an unusually deep incoming quarterback draft class expected to push several new options into the league next year, creating real competition for every shaky starting job around the league.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Young ranked 21st in passing yards (3,011) and 14th in attempts (478) last season. He has made incremental progress each season in the NFL, but the source questions whether he will ever ascend from a game manager to a game changer. Head coach Dave Canales seems content with Young throwing short passes to build up his confidence, with a paltry 6.3 yards per attempt over the last two seasons. The source wonders when the reins will be taken off.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Young is the quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, and his presence limits the upside of the team's passing attack, constraining Tetairoa McMillan's fantasy ceiling.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
The Panthers will be without both their starting offensive tackles for the start of the season, which is horrible news for the short quarterback.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Coming off the best season of his career with 3,011 passing yards and 23 passing touchdowns but averaged only 13.6 fantasy points per game, failing to hit the 14-point mark in any year of his career. It's a make-or-break year for the Panthers quarterback.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Bryce Young appears in Superflex fantasy football draft rankings for 2026; ranked among quarterbacks in consensus expert tiers.NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
Bryce Young is the quarterback for the Carolina Panthers and is a likely supporter of John Metchie, which could help Metchie's roster chances.NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026
Ranked QB26 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 85 overall; positioned as the 26th-ranked quarterback in the 2026 draft tier.NegativeProjectionAug 6, 2026
Ranked QB3 in 2026 draft rankings with 27 games projected, 66 passing touchdowns, 41.3 yards per attempt, and 12.5 projected rushing touchdowns.NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
Ranked QB26 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 129 and projected 129 fantasy points; 76.3% consistency rate with 12.9 projected touchdowns.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
The source takes Bryce Young as a QB3 depth pick in Superflex, indicating he is a late-round option for teams needing third-string quarterback coverage.NegativeBustAug 1, 2026
Young has never lived up to expectations as the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, and his 2025 performance offered no signs of an imminent breakthrough, making him a clear avoid.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Ranked QB26 in superflex draft rankings with an ADP of 56 and a projected value of 109.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Bryce Young ranked QB25 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 129 and projected scoring of 73.9 points.NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026
Bryce Young ranked QB25 in superflex format with ADP 56 and projected 129 points; 73.5% consistency rating and 9.8 point average deviation.NegativeProjectionJul 21, 2026
Ranked QB25 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 56 and projected scoring of 129 points; positioned in tier 6.NegativeValueNo date
Bryce Young is ranked last in a three-way tie with Malik Willis and Kyler Murray in dynasty QB trade values. The source notes almost no interest in Young, who is viewed as likely to lose his starting job after this season.PositiveValueNo date
Bryce Young is undervalued to the point where most fantasy managers are not even considering him as an option, unfairly blamed for the Panthers' lack of success despite flashing serious potential. The Panthers restructured the offensive line and acquired high-end, big-bodied weapons like 2025 Offensive Player of the Year Tetairoa McMillan and rookie Chris Brazzell II, signaling their investment in Young. The receiver room includes Xavier Legette (still proving himself as a first-round talent) and Jalen Coker (emerged as a highly reliable target). Young finished as QB19 with 229 fantasy points in 2025; with this overhauled setup, the source projects his production to jump to a floor of QB12 with a ceiling around QB11. You lose nothing by drafting him late in dynasty startups, making the former top pick an ideal target in a vastly improved offense.PositiveMatchupNo date
Young finished 14th in the league with 478 pass attempts, averaging just 6.3 yards per attempt, indicating Carolina's offense is run-heavy and limits receiving opportunities for pass catchers like Tetairoa McMillan.NegativeProjectionNo date
Bryce Young struggled against winning teams last season, going 2-4 with a 59.5% completion percentage, 835 yards, 6 TDs and 6 INTs, raising concerns about his ability to support Tetairoa McMillan's fantasy production.NegativeRoleNo date
His inconsistency as Carolina's quarterback negatively impacts the value of running back Jonathon Brooks in guillotine leagues, where early-season consistency is prioritized.NegativeRoleNo date
His inconsistency as the Carolina Panthers quarterback negatively impacts the fantasy value of running backs like Jonathon Brooks in guillotine league formats.