Bryce Young’s Week 1 debacle ended in a 26-10 loss to Jacksonville as Carolina’s offense misfired and the turnover tally mounted. Young finished 18 of 35 for 154 yards with a touchdown, two interceptions, and a fumble, while the Panthers gave the ball away five times. A third-quarter would-be pick-six was wiped out by a defensive holding penalty, and Young slammed his helmet on the sideline in frustration, then promised better execution and leadership.

From a fantasy POV, Carolina looked disjointed, suggesting volatility for Young’s Week 2 projection. Across three Week 1 starts, he’s hovered around 49.5% completion with about 461 yards per game, two TDs and six INTs, underscoring a high ceiling paired with substantial risk. Managers should weigh matchup risk and Carolina’s improving (or not) supporting cast before deploying him as a QB2 or streamer.