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All Footballguys insights about Bryce Young
PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Young would make the Falcons a playoff squad if he were their quarterback, given the team's good line, standout big slot, tight end, and scrappy defense. This comparison highlights the Falcons' talent outside the QB position.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young played well in Week 1 with 361 passing yards and three touchdowns plus one rushing touchdown, earning praise from head coach Dave Canales who said 'I thought Bryce was rhythmic. He extended plays, made some stuff happen with his legs. I really loved the way he played, hit some nice balls down the field to Jalen Coker.' Young is available in only 11.1 percent of ESPN leagues and represents a waiver wire option for Week 2.NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
The Panthers declined to work out a contract extension when given the window, and Young's track record is spotty. However, the source pushes back on selling high, noting that Young's secret weapon is his mind and that he has reached the point where he is comfortable with presnap reads and operating in Dave Canales' scheme.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Young's last three games (vs. Tampa Bay, LA Rams, Chicago) averaged 297 passing yards with 6 total passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns. Currently QB23 on KeepTradeCut.com's Superflex rankings. The source notes Young is a young player with blue-chip draft capital where public opinion has solidified without tracking to current results. If recent results hold, he will be a dramatic value riser soon, as he has reached the point where he is comfortable with presnap reads and operating in Dave Canales' scheme.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Young rose +4 in QB rankings after a fantastic Week 1 performance. Dave Kluge notes that while Young's strong showing is noteworthy, he cautions against making significant changes off one volatile week of action.NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026
Young's 361 passing yards in Week 2 came with significant garbage-time inflation; the source notes that a good percentage of his yardage accumulated after Carolina fell behind 31-31 and the game quickly became 52-31 and eventually 59-38. This raises concerns about the sustainability of his volume and scoring.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Bryce Young posted 361 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 10 rushing yards, and 1 rushing touchdown in Week 1, becoming the third Panthers quarterback with 300+ yards, 3+ passing touchdowns, and 1 rushing touchdown; Cam Newton (2017) and Steve Beuerlein are the other two.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Bryce Young offers the best ROI value among quarterbacks at $10 contest cap with 30.1 FPs/$, ranking 1st in quarterback ROI; he projects 300.5 fantasy points, providing the most efficient return on investment.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
The source notes that Bryce Young is regularly going undrafted this year, positioning him as an undervalued quarterback option available late in drafts; the source's strategy emphasizes not sweating the QB position and finding in-season options, making Young a potential league-winner at minimal draft capital.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
Regularly going undrafted this year; positioned as an in-season waiver option to address the quarterback position rather than a draft target.PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026
Bryce Young led an efficient scoring drive in just two possessions, benefiting directly from the return of starting guards Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis, who immediately solidified the interior pocket; improved offensive line play is supporting his performance.NegativeProjectionAug 17, 2026
Has looked sharp in practice, but a heavily depleted offensive line missing both starting tackles and guards led to immediate pressure and limited production in his preseason debut.PositiveProjectionAug 10, 2026
Young is showing greater trust in his receivers on 50-50 balls, a development that figures to produce more downfield attempts and increased passing volume.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
Young is capable of becoming a usable fantasy starter if you wait and miss out on the preferred QBBC targets; he is listed alongside Cam Ward, Daniel Jones, and CJ Stroud as fallback options.NegativeValueAug 2, 2026
Bryce Young is listed as a quarterback to explore selling in dynasty trading, indicating negative market outlook.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Bryce Young's passing production improved in 2025 with career highs in completion rate (63.6%), yards per attempt (6.30), and total passing yards (3,011), ranking QB17 in overall passing production. However, on a per-game basis he ranked QB24, only a modest improvement from QB34 in 2024. This per-game ranking suggests limited room for improvement in supporting pass catchers' target volume and touchdown output, constraining McMillan's upside.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Bryce Young remains one of the least enticing fantasy options at the quarterback position despite modest improvements in 2025. While his passing stats improved—moving to QB17 in overall passing production with career highs in completion rate (63.6%), yards per attempt (6.30), and touchdown rate—his per-game passing rank only improved from QB34 to QB24, which is not a dramatic leap. This modest improvement suggests McMillan's target volume and touchdown output cannot move significantly higher.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Bryce Young's overall fantasy ranking shows minimal improvement: QB23 in 2023, QB20 in 2024, QB19 in 2025 on a per-game basis (QB40, QB29, QB28 respectively). While his passing stats improved in 2025 (63.6% completion, 6.30 Y/A, 23 passing TDs), he ranked only QB24 per-game in passing production, a modest improvement from QB34 in 2024. This trajectory does not support the narrative that Young has turned the corner, and his per-game passing rank of QB24 is insufficient to unlock meaningful growth in his receivers' target volume or touchdown output.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Young's fantasy value could be boosted if Chris Brazzell II is ready for a significant role in Week 1, as the addition of a third receiving option would improve the quarterback's overall offensive weapons and target distribution.NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026
Young is the only No. 1 overall pick to not return top-12 quarterback value, but he's steadily climbed from worst quarterback in the league as a rookie to bottom-five to top-15 territory last season. This is his line-in-the-sand year; he can continue to improve heading into his fourth season despite not yet delivering on his draft pedigree.NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026
Bryce Young is the only No. 1 overall pick to not return top-12 quarterback value, and this is his line-in-the-sand year. His contract extension is uncertain, with ESPN's Dan Graziano reporting the Panthers aren't in a hurry to do a deal and it's possible this doesn't happen until next offseason, adding uncertainty to his situation.NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026
Young is the only No. 1 overall pick to not return top-12 quarterback value, but he's shown significant progress from worst quarterback in the league as a rookie to bottom-five to top-15 territory last season. This is his line-in-the-sand year heading into his fourth season, with potential to continue improving.NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026
Bryce Young is the only No. 1 overall pick to not return top-12 quarterback value, and this is his line-in-the-sand year. The Panthers aren't in a hurry to do a deal on his contract extension, and it's possible this doesn't happen until next offseason, adding uncertainty to his situation.PositiveProjectionNo date
Jeff Haseley projects Young could crack the top 15 QB in 2026 if his touchdown trend continues and the Panthers' passing game becomes more aggressive. Young increased touchdown passes from 15 in 2024 to 23 in 2025, and has 8 rushing touchdowns in the last two years. Ryan Weisse notes Young posted career highs in passing yards, touchdowns, completion percentage, and passer rating in 2025 under Dave Canales, with full-year chemistry established with Tetairoa McMillan and the addition of rookie Chris Brazzell II expected to continue the upward trajectory. Jeff Bell highlights Young's second-half breakout as a sleeper profile: QB27 in first half (Weeks 1-10) but QB11 from Week 11 onward, with completion percentage jumping from 61.7% to 66%, yards per game from 168.2 to 213.9, and 17-game TD rate from 20.8 to 29.1; he also doubled rushing from 9 to 18 yards per game and carried this improvement to the playoffs. With improved offensive line, deeper routes developing downfield under new coordinator Brad Idzik, and an upgraded receiving corps, Young's weekly floor and overall fantasy ceiling should continue to rise in 2026. Andy Hicks notes the Panthers are fully committed to Young with backup Andy Dalton no longer on the roster, and Young has finished as a high-end QB2 in each of the last two seasons, largely driven by breakout performances including a 448-yard, three-touchdown outing against the Falcons.PositiveValueNo date
ADP of 99.2; three years removed from going first overall in 2023 draft; holds upside and flexibility in quarterback strategy; can be targeted in Superflex startup builds designed around young players securing early draft capital in rookie drafts.