Bryce Young Ranks Eighth in Passing Yards
Panthers quarterback has taken 11 sacks and thrown four turnovers over the last two games amid poor pass protection.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young ranked eighth in the NFL in passing yards after Week 8, with 1,921 yards on the season. The Panthers lost to the Green Bay Packers in Week 8 and face the Denver Broncos next.
Why it matters
Young's production has declined over the last two games, with 11 sacks, four turnovers and two touchdown passes, which the extraction attributes to poor pass protection and facing the most quick pressures in the league. The stretch raises questions about the offensive line's ability to support the team's quarterback.
Young has 1,921 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and a 7.1-yard average per attempt, while his 89.2 passer rating ranks 28th in the league. Sack and turnover totals over the last two games are 11 and four, respectively, and the extraction does not specify the quarterback's projected role for Week 9.
The players
Bryce Young
Carolina Panthers quarterback and former first overall pick who is central to the team's passing offense.
Carolina Panthers
NFL franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina, competing in the National Football Conference South division.
The details
Young's game declined over the last couple of games as poor pass protection and the league's most frequent quick pressures disrupted the Panthers' offense. The Panthers lost to the Green Bay Packers in Week 8 and will face the Denver Broncos in Week 9.
Timeline
Week 8: Panthers lost to the Green Bay Packers.
Week 9: Panthers face the Denver Broncos.
Season Trajectory
Young's ranking in passing yards places him among the league's leaders in volume even as efficiency metrics such as passer rating and success rate sit near the bottom of the league. The Panthers' 0-8 record for the stretch and pressure-driven decline shape how the offense is evaluated heading into the second half of the season.
Fantasy managers relying on Young should weigh his 11 sacks and four turnovers over two games against his 1,921 passing yards on the season. Week 9 against Denver will show whether the offense's pass protection issues persist.
The takeaway
Young's season-long totals remain solid in volume, but efficiency and protection concerns are the key indicators to track as Carolina moves into Week 9.
What happens next
The Panthers face the Denver Broncos in Week 9.
Further reading
For more on the team's offensive results, see Football coverage for Charlotte.
