Though the NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe insists that Bryce Young looks “really good” in head coach Dave Canales’ “evolved” scheme, Person insists Young is not a extension candidate heading into the season. Ultimately, 2026 is a pivotal season in Young’s career.

Young finished as the QB24 in Fantasy Points Per Game (14.3) with a horrendous 6.3 Yards Per Attempt (#33) as he deliberately integrated Carolina’s upstart receiving corps. The light came on in the second half as he posted three 20+ fantasy point performances in the final eight weeks of the season.

Vegas is projecting Carolina to win 7.5 games, which implies Young will take a step forward, riding alpha wideout Tetairoa McMillan, who is primed for a second-year explosion after winning Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2025. Young-McMillan-Coker is cheap best ball double stack, and Young is a sneaky QB3 with Goff/Mayfield ceiling for superflex and 2QB dynasty leagues.