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Fantasy Life Articles fantasy football takes on Bryce Young
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NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Young's status as the Panthers QB remains uncertain long-term, but he will have two massive targets in Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker in 2026; the source notes it remains to be seen if Young is the long-term answer at QB in Carolina.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Young has improved throughout his career (5.0 AY/A as rookie, 6.0 in year two, 6.2 in 2025 with 8-8 record), but ranked No. 31 in passing efficiency last year and his rushing regressed (54-216-2 vs. 43-249-6 in 2024). He's a starter unlikely to be benched, making him the No. 3 QB option when drafted at the end of Round 10.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Young has improved throughout his career: as a rookie he was abysmal (5.0 AY/A, 2-14), in his second season he was benchable (6.0, 4-8), and last season he was almost tolerable (6.2, 8-8). However, last year he was still No. 31 in passing efficiency and his rushing regressed (54-216-2 vs. 43-249-6 in 2024). Matthew Freedman notes Young is better than he was but not yet good. Still, as a starter unlikely to be benched, he is good enough for a No. 3 QB at the end of Round 10.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Bryce Young posted a career-high 3,011 passing yards and 23 touchdowns in 2025, a significant improvement from his 2024 season when he was benched. This success was largely attributed to the addition of Tetairoa McMillan, who accounted for 31% of the team's receiving yards.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Bryce Young has posted QB29 (9.8 PPG) as a rookie, QB24 (13.9) in 2024, and QB25 (13.6) in 2025, struggling to reach 3,000 passing yards annually; his poor play limits the ceiling of Panthers receivers like Tetairoa McMillan.NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026
Young has improved incrementally over three seasons: rookie year 5.0 AY/A with 2-14 record; second season 6.0 AY/A with 4-8 record; third season 6.2 AY/A with 8-8 record. Last year ranked No. 31 in passing efficiency while rushing production regressed (54-216-2 vs. 43-249-6 in 2024). JJ Zachariason acknowledges Young is better than he was but "not yet good," though speculates this could be the season he becomes "good-ish." In guillotine format, Young serves as a short-term placeholder QB with expectation of upgrading within the first month of the season.NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026
Young has improved throughout his career: as a rookie he was abysmal (5.0 AY/A, 2-14), in his second season he was benchable (6.0, 4-8), and last season he was almost tolerable (6.2, 8-8). However, he was still No. 31 in passing efficiency last year, and his rushing regressed (54-216-2 vs. 43-249-6 in 2024). Freedman is not bullish on Young but drafted him at Pick No. 195 as a placeholder, expecting to upgrade at QB within the first month of the season.