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NFL: The Insiders fantasy football takes on Bryce Young
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from NFL: The Insiders about Bryce Young.
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All NFL: The Insiders insights about Bryce Young
PositiveProjectionOct 19, 2026
Bryce Young held to his 'worst game of the season' by the Eagles but still posted +.04 EPA per drop-back (16th among 31 starting QBs) and a 91.7 passer rating (17th in NFL). Caleb He emphasizes that Young's worst game would still be average-to-above-average for most starters, underscoring how well he has played this season—'a typical Bryce day is like a top seven quarterback in the league.'PositiveMatchupOct 17, 2026
Young and the Panthers face an Eagles team that is under .500 for the first time in five years, with significant offensive and defensive issues. Philadelphia has given up more long drives than any other team in the league this season and is struggling to get to the quarterback and get off the field. This presents a favorable matchup for Young coming out of the bye week.PositiveProjectionOct 17, 2026
Prior to their bye week, Young was leading the league in passing yards and ranked third in passing touchdowns this season. Canales envisioned this level of performance, noting Young's increased comfort and vocal presence. Young still leads the league in passing yards per game, with his offense averaging 30 points per game. He comes out throwing and the offense has responded well, a stark turnaround from his benching a couple of seasons ago.PositiveProjectionOct 15, 2026
Young is top 5 if not top 3 in passing yards, completion percentage above expected, and EPA per dropback all against zone coverage; he is playing like an assassin this year and is playing with such confidence that it's hard to bet against him.PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
Bryce Young is leading the NFL with 317 passing yards per game this season, representing a significant step forward in his development; the Panthers' passing attack is now a very real threat that the Eagles will have to contend with.PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026
Bryce Young is leading the NFL in passing and deep ball completion rate. Cam Wolfe notes that Young has shown great resiliency in his contract year, effectively throwing over the middle of the field despite previous narratives.PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026
Bryce Young is currently leading the NFL in passing and is showing poise and confidence in his third year under Dave Canales.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Bryce Young has shown significant improvement this season, and the source expresses faith in his ability to perform against the Lions' struggling pass defense.NegativeProjectionSep 28, 2026
Bryce Young and the Panthers offense performed well in the second half, but Young ultimately threw a game-ending interception on the final possession.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Jalen Phillips is impressed by Bryce Young's consistency, execution, and intensity in practice. Phillips notes that Young's stature does not negatively impact his game, as he uses his elusiveness and varied arm slots to his advantage.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Through two weeks, Young has six touchdowns to one interception and is climbing the QB index. The source notes he looks comfortable and decisive in Dave Canales' offense, finally understanding what he's supposed to do; he's been consistently good week-to-week rather than alternating great and disastrous performances as in the past. The source feels very good about him playing like the number one overall pick from 2023, though context includes the week two win came against the Falcons with backup QB Cooper Rush.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Bryce Young had one of the best games of his career against zone coverage, going 17-for-20 for 289 yards, and showed poise under pressure despite the team's loss.NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026
The Panthers are looking for consistency from Young in three areas: improved accuracy (targeting high 60s/low 70s completion percentage), comfort in a new tempo-based scheme, and quicker decision-making.NegativeValueSep 11, 2026
Bryce Young enters his fourth season with the Panthers without a contract extension, despite being eligible for six months. Owner David Tepper deferred questions regarding his future to GM Dan Morgan.NegativeUsageAug 27, 2026
Bryce Young had a difficult practice against the Texans, being sacked four times and throwing two interceptions. He will not play in the upcoming preseason game, which is viewed as a learning opportunity rather than a cause for alarm.PositiveProjectionJul 9, 2026
Young is positioned for growth in year two with Brad Izzik as the new play-caller and Dave Canales in a CEO role. Izzik's specialty is wide receivers and his connection with Young has been really cool to see. Izzik challenged Young to be more vocal with the team and use his leadership, and Young responded by showing a different version of himself to players. The Panthers created a basketball team of 6'3 or taller receivers for Young, which should help unleash the offense in a new way.