Bryce Young has opened the 2026 NFL season with a career-best start, throwing seven passing touchdowns across the first three games while posting 939 yards and just two interceptions for the Carolina Panthers. The fourth-year quarterback has benefited from greater comfort in Dave Canales’ system, deeper target distribution, and familiarity with his receiving corps, producing multiple three-touchdown outings early. A lower-body issue briefly limited his arm strength in Week 3, and wide receiver Jalen Coker suffered a quadriceps injury, though both are being monitored. Carolina faces a favorable Week 4 home matchup against Detroit before a Week 5 bye, but tougher defenses loom later in a schedule that will test whether the early volume and efficiency hold. Trader sentiment reflects this improved trajectory tempered by questions of sustainability over a full 17-game slate.