Analyst slaps concerning label on Panthers QB Bryce Young after Week 4 showing

The Carolina Panthers went from a 30-point win in Week 3 to a 29-point loss seven days later. Their starting quarterback had another mediocre showing on Sunday.

Sep 28, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) eludes the tackle of New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

It’s been another fascinating week of action in the National Football League, and there’s two more games to go. On Monday night, the Miami Dolphins host the New York Jets and the Cincinnati Bengals are in Denver to battle the Broncos.

On Sunday, there were a total of 13 contests. Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports picked three winners and three losers from those games. The Carolina Panthers were on the very wrong end of a 42-13 score at Foxborough on Sunday, and third-year quarterback Bryce Young was amongst Benjamin’s three losers following a disappointing performance.

“Young led the Carolina Panthers to a blowout win in Week 3, but even in that contest, the former No. 1 overall draft pick struggled to show up through the air. It was more of the same—and much worse—against the New England Patriots on Sunday, when Young’s squad easily won the time-of-possession battle but mustered fewer than 200 total yards passing.”

Sep 28, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes the ball during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Panthers’ QB Bryce Young looked very ordinary vs. the Patriots

The third-year pro hit on exactly 60.0 percent of his throws for 150 yards and one score. He was sacked once and did not fumble. For the season, Young has thrown for just 753 yards (188.3 yards per game), and has completed a so-so 60.4 percent of his passes. While he has not committed a turnover in his last two outings, it’s worth noting that he’s thrown for less than 200 yards in three of his four appearances this season.

“Coach Dave Canales once again defended his young quarterback after the loss to fall to 1-3,” added Benjamin, “but it's basically been the same story for years here: Young has fight but precious little passing juice.”

It’s hard to argue the point. In the team’s final three games in 2024, Young threw for a combined seven scores and ran for three touchdowns while not committing a turnover. He totaled 612 yards through the air and hit on 64.8 percent of his passes. There have been few signs of that kind of play so far this season.

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