Should I start Bryce Young in Week 1?
QB · CAR · Bye 5
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB24 · range #21–#27
Consensus QB24 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB24 | 21 | 27 | ±1.3 | — | 15.4 |
| Half PPR | QB24 | 21 | 27 | ±1.3 | — | 15.4 |
| Standard | QB24 | 21 | 27 | ±1.3 | — | 15.4 |
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Latest news
- Bryce Young, Panthers starters will not play Friday
The Panthers starters will not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Texans.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 26, 1:34 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“We will see Young and the starters for Carolina back on the field in Week 1 against the Bears.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #20Tyler ShoughSit
- #21Jordan LoveSit
- #22Sam DarnoldSit
- #24Bryce YoungSit
- #24C.J. StroudSit
- #25Daniel JonesSit
- #26Aaron RodgersSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Bryce Young in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB24 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #21 to #27. The consensus projection is 15.4 PPR points.
- Where is Bryce Young ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Bryce Young at QB24 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #21 to #27.