Bryce Young has opened the 2026 regular season with 9 passing touchdowns and 1,268 yards through four games for the 2-2 Panthers, ranking among the NFL leaders in both categories while posting a 100.0 passer rating and strong PFF grades. His efficiency has risen sharply in Year 4 under an established offensive system, with deeper targets, improved timing on in-breaking routes, RPO usage, and better pocket presence supporting a more aggressive approach despite multiple receiver injuries including Xavier Legette on IR. Carolina enters its Week 5 bye at .500 before facing the Eagles and a demanding remaining schedule, with Young’s ability to maintain volume and red-zone production against varied defenses shaping the final touchdown total. Sustained health for key offensive linemen and skill players, along with the team’s overall scoring pace, remain central variables.