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Young is currently 3rd in the NFL in passing yards, tied for 2nd in passing touchdowns and top 10 in a bevy of other important stats including EPA/Play (9th – +0.27), completion % over expected (9th – 6.6%), yards per attempt (4th – 9.3) and average depth of target (10th – 9.8 yards).
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Young's Week 1 elite stats (361 yards, 4 TDs) and top-10 advanced metrics justify premium contract value.

Young posted 361 passing yards and 4 total touchdowns in Week 1 against Chicago, ranking 3rd in NFL passing yards and tied 2nd in passing touchdowns. Advanced metrics support elite performance: 9th in EPA/Play (+0.27), 9th in completion percentage over expected (6.6%), 4th in yards per attempt (9.3), and 10th in average depth of target (9.8 yards). Source argues his contract value should exceed Baker Mayfield's $165M/3-year deal given the performance differential.

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