Week 1 exposed Carolina’s offensive growing pains. Bryce Young struggled behind a shaky line and unreliable targets, while Tetairoa McMillan emerged as the rookie with the clearest Week 1 rapport, offering a stable target floor. Chuba Hubbard supplied a steady rushing floor on the few successful drives, and Jaycee Horn delivered a highlight moment with a one-handed pick. The coaching staff’s play-calling looked a step slow, and Austin Corbett’s snapping miscues helped stall several drives. Adam Thielen’s trade opened a WR depth gap, underscoring questions about the pass game’s ceiling. McMillan’s early connection with Young provides a glimmer of fantasy upside if the passing attack stabilizes.