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Fantasy owners may want to seriously consider starting Panthers QB Bryce Young this week.
The Carolina Panthers all of a sudden look like they could be quite relevant in the fantasy football universe. They put up 37 points in Week 1, and with a defense that gave up 59, the Panthers’ offense is going to have to keep attacking through the air with QB Bryce Young throwing to WRs
Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons picks, predictions, odds, win probabilities for NFL Week 2 Sunday game on Sept. 20, 2026. Who will win game?
This is admittedly a pretty soft penalty—and every week, you'll see quarterbacks take worse hits after a release that wind up not getting flagged. Still, Brown knows better, and this play has been named one of Week 1's worst gaffes by Tyler Sullivan at CBS Sports:
Ex-Panthers QB Cam Newton thinks he could still play for the Falcons, who face Carolina next.
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Bobby Brown III (97) reacts after a defensive stop in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that the Panthers' coaching staff is "very high" on WR Jalen Coker.
A Week 1 home loss to the Bears saw the Panthers slip in more than one version of NFL Power Rankings.