Bryce Young leads NFL in passing yards in fourth season

Rating climbed from 73.7 to 100 since rookie year

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

A LOT of y’all owe Bryce Young an apology. “Too small.” “Can’t see.” “Not enough arm strength.” “Carolina picked the wr Via @RGIII on X

What happened: Young sits tied for third in pass touchdowns while averaging 7.8 yards per attempt, up from 5.5 as a rookie. The 2023 No. 1 pick out of Alabama completed 304 of 478 passes for 3,011 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions across 16 games in 2025.

Why it matters: The climb answers early doubts about size and arm strength that followed the top selection of Young. Sustained production at this level moves his fourth season into a different tier than his rookie output.

By the numbers: Passer rating: 73.7 to 100; Yards per attempt: 5.5 to 7.8; 2025 (16 games): 304/478, 3,011 yards, 23 TD, 11 INT; 2026: 1st in passing yards, T-3rd in pass TDs.

What to watch: Watch whether the yardage and touchdown pace holds as the 2026 regular season continues.

Sources

@RGIII 2026-10-07T02:53:14.211418+00:00

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