Arizona hosts Carolina in Week 2 as Jonathan Gannon publicly treats the Panthers as a legitimate challenge, praising Bryce Young’s arm and his ability to beat you with both passing and rushing. Carolina’s offensive line gets a nod, signaling a balanced test for the Cardinals’ defense.

The conversation also touches Chuba Hubbard’s big-play potential against a team that’s still learning to stop the run, Tet McMillan’s contested-catch upside, and Jaycee Horn’s status as a premier corner. Arizona’s own run defense will be tested by Young’s mobility and Carolina’s versatile offense, making this a pivotal fantasy match for multiple roles.

For fantasy players, this game sharpens the lens on Young, Hubbard, and Horn as top targets, while McMillan could emerge as a sleeper after Week 2 if he continues to see red-zone looks. The tone suggests Week 2 could feature more dynamic film study and strategic adjustments than the box score alone would imply.

Bryce Young faces Week 1 against a Jaguars defense that allowed the most passing yards last season, setting a stern early test for the Carolina signal-caller. The Cali Connection with Tetairoa McMillan could unlock quick completion rhythm, while Jacksonville counters with a rookie cast led by Travis Hunter and an established run game. Carolina’s improved interior with Derrick Brown and Tershawn Wharton aims to slow the Jag run, making this a pivotal opener for the Panthers’ rebuild.

Key fantasy angles lean on Young’s rushing floor and McMillan’s rookie ascent, while the Jaguars rely on Etienne, Tank Bigsby, and the versatile Hunter to spark a Week 1 offense. If Carolina can slow the run and force Young to win through the air, this game could tilt toward the Panthers’ young core or the Jaguars’ weaponry becoming a Week 1 breakout narrative.