Bryce Young’s fantasy football managers are on high alert this week as the Carolina quarterback’s practice status continues to raise eyebrows. He was seen working on a side field instead of taking full reps, a sign that something might be lingering beneath the surface. The Panthers are keeping details close to the vest, but his availability against the Bills remains a question mark.
Stay tuned, Week 9 could have major fantasy football implications, depending on how Young’s situation
Bryce Young Injury Update
Young couldn’t log a full practice ahead of the Carolina Panthers’ Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. He could consistently work on a side field, indicating that his high-ankle sprain was considered minor.
Young is expected to return to practice and has a chance to start again in Week 9. If he cannot practice or suffers a setback, veteran Andy Dalton would be in line for his second start of the year.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
Young Fantasy Outlook
An ankle injury sidelined Young (one finish better than QB15 this season) last week, opening the door for Andy Dalton to do his best Bryce Young impersonation.
I want to believe that this franchise has already hit rock bottom and that things can only go up from here, but that doesn’t mean it’ll happen quickly. There are some intriguing players on this roster, so once the QB situation gets figured out (either via development or restart), I think there’s a season where the corresponding pieces are had at a bargain.
That year does not appear to be 2025.
We can hope for 2026.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe
