Bryce Young
QB · Carolina Panthers
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Stale source. Thu, Oct 29, 10:12 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
16.9 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
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Week 8, 2026 outlook
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Bryce Young's sourced report lists no game designation and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Bryce Young had a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at Green Bay Packers. Kickoff: Thu, Oct 29, 8:15 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 16.9 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. This is a pregame forecast. Passing yards per game averaged 257.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. The preceding three recorded games averaged 313.0. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
GB
Green Bay Packers
Scheduled away matchup
Kickoff reached
Thu, Oct 29, 8:15 PM ET
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
257.7n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. Change -55.3 against the preceding three games.
6.0n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. Change +0.7 against the preceding three games.
15.6n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. Change -7.5 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 6, 4 / 257.7 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 313.0 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 6, 4 / 6.0 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 5.3 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 4 / 15.6 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 23.1 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
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Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akayleb Evans | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Triceps | Observation time is not available. |
| Bobby Brown III | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Hand | Observation time is not available. |
| Bryce Young | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Damien Lewis | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Jaelan Phillips | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Jalen Coker | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Illness | Observation time is not available. |
| Torricelli Simpkins III | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
15.6
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
16.9
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
17.7
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | TB | 5.4 | 163 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 / 6 | PHI | 19.8 | 281 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 4 | DET | 21.5 | 329 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 3 | CLE | 13.6 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 2 | ATL | 24.1 | 287 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 / 1 | CHI | 31.4 | 361 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 18 | TB | 16.5 | 266 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 17 | SEA | 8.9 | 54 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Full Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Knee
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
Flowers will come up smelling like a rose this week – book it.Fade of the Week: Bryce Young (@GB).
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Bouyed mostly by Bryce Young’s stellar play and the defense’s capacity to just enough while undermanned, Carolina was generating a lot of buzz.
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