Bryce Young Breaks Out, Climbs to No. 9 in QB Index

Overview

• Through two games Young has thrown six touchdown passes and 648 yards, numbers that place him among the NFL leaders early in the season.
• NFL.com’s QB Index moved Young up to No. 9 after his two strong outings, a sharp rise from preseason rankings that placed him near the mid-20s.
• Panthers coaches and players credit the surge to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik calling plays and to Young's growing command of the offense.
• The Panthers' offense ranks near the top of the league in yards and scoring, but injuries to receivers Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette and the Browns' altered pass rush are immediate variables to watch.
• Analysts warn the two-game sample can be misleading and note that extrapolating Young's current pace to a full season is optimistic, though sustained play could affect contract talks and the team's short-term outlook.