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Bryce Young Shines Despite Panthers' O-Line Woes
21 Oct
Summary
- Young leads league in passing yards per game.
- Panthers' offensive line allows highest pressure rate.
- Young is first QB since 2013 with 5 straight 280+ yard games.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is demonstrating remarkable poise, positioning himself as an early Most Valuable Player candidate heading into Week 7. He currently leads the NFL in passing yards per game, spearheading the league's second-ranked offense and holding a significant lead in his division.
Despite significant challenges, including the Panthers' offensive line allowing the highest pressure rate per dropback in the NFL at 33.9 percent, Young has persevered. The offensive line unit has been hampered by injuries and underperformance from key players, including tackles Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton, and interior linemen Damien Lewis, Robert Hunt, and center Luke Fortner.
Nevertheless, Young has thrown for 1,549 yards, 11 touchdowns, and only two interceptions. He recently became the first quarterback since Peyton Manning and Drew Brees in 2013 to pass for at least 280 yards and a touchdown in each of his team's first five games. These accomplishments, especially given the circumstances, bolster Young's case for the MVP award.
