Panthers QB Bryce Young takes major step forward

No. 1 pick threw 23 touchdowns in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read

From The Insiders on @nflnetwork: #Panthers QB Bryce Young has taken as big a step as anyone expected. https://t.co/523g Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is anchoring the offense during the 2026 regular season. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick out of Alabama entered the year after starting 16 games in 2025.

Why it matters: Carolina built its roster around Bryce Young as its franchise quarterback. Sustained growth determines the Panthers direction at the position and their place in the 2026 race.

By the numbers: Young completed 304 of 478 passes for 3,011 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions across 16 games in 2025.

What to watch: Carolina continues the 2026 regular-season schedule with Young under center. Upcoming starts will show whether the jump holds against division defenses.

Sources

@RapSheet 2026-10-14T13:18:38.795088+00:00

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