Carolina Panthers look to Bryce Young for 2026 season improvements
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Carolina Panthers, led by head coach Dave Canales, aim to build on a postseason appearance in 2025 as they enter the 2026 season. Quarterback Bryce Young is coming off a career-best year, having thrown for 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns. Despite this progress, the Panthers offense ranked low in key metrics, finishing 27th in points and total yards per game. Young faces pressure to elevate his performance further, especially in a competitive NFC South. As the team prepares for the upcoming season, questions remain about their ability to secure a winning record for the first time since 2017.
- •Carolina Panthers made playoffs in 2025 but had an 8-9 record.
- •Bryce Young achieved career highs in passing yards and touchdowns last season.
- •Panthers offense ranked 27th in points and total yards per game.
- •Young's performance is crucial as he enters his third year.
- •Pressure mounts for Canales and Young to improve ahead of the 2026 season.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Carolina Panthers Fantasy Preview: Can Bryce Young build on 2025?
"Zachary Krueger previews the fantasy outlook for the 2026 Carolina Panthers.
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