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PositiveNewsSep 15, 2026Jamey Eisenberg

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Should you pick up Bryce Young? @JameyEisenberg and @daverichard take a look at Young's upside with the Panthers upcoming schedule [Retweeted](

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PositiveNewsSep 15, 2026Jamey Eisenberg

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Your Week 2 Waiver Wire for any moves you’re making tonight. Good luck! <https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/week-2-fantasy-football-waiver-wire-bryce-young-has-huge-opener/>

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Young posted two of his best career passing performances against the Falcons (448 yards, 3 TDs and 251 yards, 3 TDs), but his other three games featured under 170 pass yards and just one score; Week 1's 361 passing yards, 3 TDs, and 2-10-1 rushing line against the Bears was strong, but it's unclear whether this represents a typical flash-in-the-pan performance against a bad defense or a sign of sustainable improvement.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Ian Hartitz ranks Bryce Young as QB19 against the Falcons. While Young showed promise in Week 1 with 361 yards and three TDs, Hartitz remains cautious, noting that Young's historical performance against Atlanta is inconsistent, with three of his five career games against them failing to clear 170 passing yards.

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PositiveNewsSep 15, 2026SleeperNFL

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Week 1 Fantasy Scoring Leaders (QB) 37.26 - Caleb Williams 35.66 - Josh Allen 31.44 - Bryce Young 26.6 - Jaxson Dart 26.1 - Trevor Lawrence 24.96 - Lamar Jackson 24.72 - Jalen Hurts 23.2 - Tyler Shough 21.66 - Patrick Mahomes 21.1 - Brock Purdy

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NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers are favored as 1.5-point favorites against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, a matchup that presents an opportunity to break a historic 0-9 straight-up and against-the-spread drought as a favorite dating back to November 14, 2021. The source notes the Falcons have serious questions at quarterback, making this a favorable spot for the Panthers to end their streak.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source expresses optimism about Bryce Young's prospects with the Panthers, saying 'Good for Bryce Young' in the context of the Panthers having 'the potential to be really fun this season' despite their Week 1 loss where they gave up 59 points.

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PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026Ron Stewart

Quarterback waiver option who finished QB3 last week against the Bears defense. Ron Stewart cautions against overreacting to that result but highlights a favorable matchup this week against Atlanta in their dome, which could provide a good streaming opportunity.

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NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bryce Young threw for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Bears in Week 1, though the Bears still won 59-37. The source lists this as a negative aspect of Chicago's defensive performance despite the victory.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

The source remains skeptical of Bryce Young's long-term value, noting they were never a believer coming out of college and have concerns about the Carolina Panthers' offensive structure. Despite a recent 31 PPR point performance and having strong receivers in Jaylen Coker and Teroy McMillan, the source advises against starting him over Justin Herbert.

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PositiveBustSep 15, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

D-tier waiver target despite 361-yard performance against weak Bears defense; boom-bust archetype with QB1 finishes in only 6 of his last 22 games (compared to Brassette's 11 of 12). When he does finish top-5, results are elite (finishes of 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th), but inconsistency and height limitations make him unreliable week-to-week. Strong Week 1 performance likely reflects Bears defense weakness rather than sustainable improvement.

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NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young put up 361 yards and three touchdowns against Chicago's defense in Week 1, but Palmer notes this is concerning because Young ranked 31st in success rate among all quarterbacks with at least 100 dropbacks last season; his 361 yards are his second-most in a game in his career, and the three touchdowns tied a career high—meaning the Bears' defense made a mediocre quarterback look elite, foreshadowing disaster against great offenses.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Big Blue View

Bryce Young put up four total TDs and threw for 361 yards in Week 1 despite the Bears keeping the Panthers in a chase-the-score game. The source expresses hesitation about trusting Young long-term, but notes he has decent weapons, can run, and the Panthers might find themselves in a bunch of high-scoring games, making him a potential waiver target.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Panthers quarterback is clearly making strides in Year 2; the team has plenty of weapons on the offensive side of the ball, though giving up 59 points at home is a serious red flag that requires tangible defensive improvements.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source notes that Bryce Young is clearly making strides and the Panthers have plenty of weapons on the offensive side of the ball; however, giving up 59 points at home is a serious red flag that overshadows offensive progress.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young posted 361 passing yards and 4 total touchdowns in Week 1, ranking 3rd in NFL passing yards and tied for 2nd in passing touchdowns. He also ranks top 10 in EPA/Play (9th, +0.27), completion percentage over expected (9th, +6.6%), yards per attempt (4th, 9.3), and average depth of target (10th, 9.8 yards), suggesting elite efficiency and decision-making early in the season.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

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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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

The source projects Bryce Young for top-10 upside against the Falcons in Week 2 and highlights his excellent early-season schedule. Young finished Week 1 as a top-five quarterback with 361 passing yards, three touchdowns, a rushing touchdown and 31.4 fantasy points against an injury-impacted Chicago Bears defense. The source notes Young had 448 passing yards, three touchdowns and 31.8 fantasy points in his last meeting against division rival Atlanta. Young's schedule includes the Falcons (Week 2), Browns (Week 3), and Lions (Week 4), all giving him top-10 upside. Atlanta's defense is described as potentially one of the worst in the NFL, having already lost three pass rushers for at least half the season.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Bryce Young is ranked No. 21 in Week 2 fantasy quarterback rankings, facing Atlanta.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Matt Harmon

Matt Harmon notes that Bryce Young was a top-six quarterback in air yards per attempt in week one, though he questions how much of this performance was due to the Bears' weak defense versus sustainable offensive improvement.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026FFin60

Bryce Young (CAR) finished as a top-three fantasy QB in Week 1, throwing for 361 yards and three TDs and adding a rushing score. However, Ian Rapoport thinks we'll look back on this game and account the performance to playing Chicago, suggesting regression ahead. FAAB bid: 3-6%.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Bryce Young completed 23-of-37 passes for 361 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the Panthers' 59-37 Week 1 loss to the Bears. Young also had two carries for 10 yards and a touchdown, making him one of the week's top fantasy quarterbacks. Young averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt and picked apart a weak Bears defense. Young's Week 2 matchup against the Falcons is promising; Atlanta has a good secondary but its pass rush is somewhere from bad to nonexistent. After a Week 3 road game against the Browns, Young has an enticing Week 4 matchup against a Detroit defense that is without its two starting safeties indefinitely and just gave up 410 passing yards and three touchdown passes to the Saints' Tyler Shough.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Young completed 23-of-37 passes for 361 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception in the Panthers' 59-37 Week 1 loss to the Bears, also adding 2 carries for 10 yards and a touchdown, making him one of the week's top fantasy quarterbacks. He averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt and picked apart a weak Bears defense. While the game was a perfect storm with Chicago's defense being a sieve and the high-powered offense forcing Panthers play-caller Dave Canales to step on the gas, Young's Week 2 matchup against the Falcons is promising—Atlanta has a good secondary but its pass rush is bad to nonexistent. After a Week 3 road game against the Browns, Young has an enticing Week 4 matchup against a Detroit defense without its two starting safeties indefinitely that just gave up 410 passing yards and 3 touchdown passes to Tyler Shough.

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PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Bryce Young threw for 361 yards and 3 TDs against the Bears defense in Week 1, demonstrating the vulnerability of Chicago's secondary. This performance is cited as evidence that the Bears will continue to give up points and should be targeted on a near-weekly basis for opposing quarterbacks and pass catchers.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Young completed 23-of-37 passes for 361 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in Week 1 loss to Bears, adding two carries for 10 yards and a touchdown to rank among week's top fantasy quarterbacks. He averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt while picking apart weak Bears defense. Week 2 matchup against Falcons is promising despite Atlanta's good secondary because its pass rush is bad to nonexistent. After Week 3 road game against Browns, Young has enticing Week 4 matchup against Detroit defense without its two starting safeties indefinitely after giving up 410 passing yards and three touchdown passes to Tyler Shough.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Panthers QB Bryce Young had a fantastic Week 1 performance despite the team's 59-point loss to the Bears, completing 361 passing yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for another score. The source notes his strong individual performance was overshadowed by the defense's historically poor showing.

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PositiveValueSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Young is identified as a top quarterback add for Week 2 waiver wire, suggesting he is available and represents a streaming option or pickup opportunity for fantasy managers.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Matt Harmon

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My Week 2 Waiver Wire column Kaelon Black, Denzel Boston, Kenyon Sadiq, Devaughn Vele, Dontayvion Wicks, Bryce Young and tons of other streamers & stashes to consider adding before Week 2. <https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-pickups-week-2-kaelon-black-denzel-boston-among-top-targets-to-add-170648838.html> *Will be updated after MNF. [Retweeted](

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Young eclipsed 300 passing yards in Week 1 against Chicago, but he had only done so three times in his first 44 NFL starts; while this performance is relevant, it is not necessarily a harbinger for the following months, though the Panthers face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, which is still a positive matchup.

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PositiveValueSep 14, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Young posted strong Week 1 numbers (361 yards, 3 touchdowns) against the Bears defense, which the source suggests could become one of the worst units in the league by season's end. The source recommends selling Young if another manager will buy him as a top-10 QB, citing his size as a limiting factor against elite defenses.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

The source lists Bryce Young's stock as up following Week 1.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Bryce Young completed 23-of-37 pass attempts for 361 yards and three touchdowns in a shootout with Chicago, an encouraging effort from a player who desperately needed to take a step forward after three ho-hum seasons since being selected first overall in 2023. This performance suggests a potential turning point for Young in 2026.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026RotoWire

Bryce Young is a priority waiver wire target after a strong Week 1 performance recording 361 passing yards, three touchdowns, and a rushing score, finishing as QB3 overall. The source suggests being aggressive with FAAB (around 5%) in thin-margin leagues like FFPC or NFC, noting that Dave Canales' system appears effective and Young is showing improved mobility and distribution to multiple receivers.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young threw for 361 yards, three touchdowns and one interception with 10 rushing yards and a score in Week 1 against Jacksonville. He faces Atlanta in Week 2, a defense he has had success against historically, including three touchdown passes in each of his past two trips to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (most recently 448 yards, three TDs in November). After Atlanta, he gets the struggling Browns and a banged-up Lions secondary, setting up favorable matchups for streaming.

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NegativeMatchupSep 14, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Young's Week 1 performance against the Bears defense is used as a comparative baseline; the source notes that Wentz is not as strong a quarterback as Young, which could help the Bears keep the score lower in Week 2 against Minnesota than they allowed against Carolina.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young posted 361 passing yards, a 110.3 passer rating, and a total EPA of -9.18 in Week 1 against the Bears. The source notes that while Young's performance was strong statistically, allowing him to post these numbers is concerning for the Bears' defense. The source also contextualizes Young's development heading into Year 4, noting that while the conversation between Young and C.J. Stroud for top QB in the 2023 class is closer than many admit, this particular performance against Chicago was not indicative of the Panthers' expected offensive improvement.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Young threw for 361 yards and three scores while punching in a fourth on the ground in Week 1. He ranked eighth in EPA per dropback, ninth in CPOE, and seventh in PFF passing grade. The source acknowledges skepticism about sustaining elite performance but notes he's entering his fourth season working with ascending wideouts Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, suggesting this could be his breakout year.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young threw for 361 yards and three scores plus one rushing touchdown in Week 1, ranking eighth in EPA per dropback, ninth in CPOE, and seventh in PFF passing grade; entering his fourth season with ascending wideouts Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, suggesting potential for a breakout year despite skepticism about sustaining elite Week 1 performance.

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NegativeMatchupSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young finished with 361 yards passing and four total touchdowns against the Bears' porous defense in Week 1, with none of the touchdowns coming in garbage time as the game remained fairly close until the 4th quarter when Chicago pulled away. The source notes that while the Bears' offense was incredible, they allowed 478 yards of offense and were porous on defense, which will be problematic against stronger opponents like Philadelphia in Week 3 or Green Bay in Week 5.

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NegativeMatchupSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young has been on a tear against the Falcons defense in his short career and just aired it out against a weak Bears defense. The Falcons' pass rush will need to deliver at a high level of consistency to contain him in Week 2.

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