Bryce Young fantasy outlook — Week 1
Bryce Young (QB, CAR) is our QB24 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 14.5 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 14.5 pts
- QB rank
- #24
- Rostered
- 11%
- Started
- 1%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Bryce Young (CAR QB), our QB24 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.5 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 11% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. He grades 15% below the average weekly QB number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. Sally keeps him at Spicy until the usage says otherwise.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Bryce Young (CAR QB), our QB24 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.5 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 11% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. He grades 15% below the average weekly QB number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. Tina keeps him at Spicy until the usage says otherwise.