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The article outlines Week 1 NFL prediction market prices, highlighting key quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Caleb Williams, and Bryce Young as focal points for the Vikings, Bears, and Panthers respectively
Panthers name Bryce Young and four other players as season‑long captains for the fourth consecutive year
The Raiders naming Kirk Cousins their starting quarterback to open the 2026 season was hardly a surprise. While Las Vegas had been projected to draft Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall for months, the team’s brass had said publicly that its preference was for a rookie quarterback to sit and learn behind a veteran. But now that it’s official, Mendoza has become a member of a rare group of quarterbacks from recent years. Mendoza is the first quarterback since Baker Mayfield in 2018 not to start Week 1 after being selected at No. 1 overall. Mayfield’s situation was not particularly unusual at the time, as Jared Goff had been through the same thing in 2016. But since then, Kyler Murray (2019), Joe Burrow (2020), Trevor Lawrence (2021), Bryce Young (2023), Caleb Williams (2024), and Cam Ward (2025) have all been their respective club’s Week 1 starter after being selected at No. 1 overall. Since Matthew Stafford was selected at No. 1 overall in 2009, only Goff, Mayfield, and Mendoza have started the season as QB2. Sam Bradford (2010), Cam Newton (2011), Andrew Luck (2012), and Jameis Winston (2015) all started the season opener. Mayfield made it into a game by Week 3, taking over for an injured Tyrod Taylor to lead the Browns to their first victory since 2016 with a 21-17 victory over the Jets. He took over as Cleveland’s starter the following week. It took longer for Goff to ascend to QB1 for the Rams in 2016, as he began his tenure as Los Angeles’ starter in Week 11 with a 14-10 loss to Miami. Mendoza’s development will remain a priority for the Raiders, even as he won’t receive starters’ reps in the regular season. “ Early work, late work. More meetings ,” Kubiak said on Wednesday. “Plenty of time on the field between drills with [QBs] coach [Mike] Sullivan and [offensive coordinator] coach [Andrew] Janocko. Every player that is not starting the first game, that is helping us on the look team, we’re just trying to find every edge we can find to continue to get him better and his teammates better.” Aside from those selected at No. 1 overall, there are plenty of QBs who haven’t started early and ended up being successful. “I think there are so many examples both ways,” Kubiak said. “I think the most important thing with the quarterback room or any other position is to build competition within the room. That makes players so much better faster than coaching, when they have a guy in front of them that they can look up to and see how something’s done — that’s going to accelerate their growth.” We’ll see when Mendoza becomes Las Vegas’ starter. If Cousins plays well and the Raiders are winning, that might not be until 2027. But history suggests Mendoza will be on the field sooner or later as a rookie
Klint Kubiak names Kirk Cousins starter over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza
Carolina Panthers tight end Darren Waller participates in team drills with first-team offense in practice
Panthers offense struggles against Texans defense in joint practice, but head coach Dave Canales sees it as a positive sign
Panthers’ head coach Dave Canales confirms Bryce Young is the franchise quarterback for now, while contract extension talks remain pending
Caleb Williams of the Bears was named to the 2026 CBS Sports NFL All-Breakout Team on offense. Other notable players recognized include Bhayshul Tuten of the Jaguars, Drake Maye, Tyler Shough, Jaxson Dart, Bo Nix, Bryce Young, Cam Ward, Malik Willis, Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, Blake Corum, Jonathon Brooks, Jordan Mason, Quinshon Judkins, TreVeyon Henderson, and James Cook
The Carolina Panthers' offense showed significant improvement in their second preseason game, picking up six first downs and scoring a touchdown during quarterback Bryce Young's two drives. Head coach Dave Canales noted the progress, particularly in the run game, while cautioning against overreacting to preseason results. The team will face the Texans in their final preseason game before opening the regular season against the Bears
Panthers starting quarterback Bryce Young played 11 snaps on Friday against the Jaguars. He completed 5 of 6 passes for 49 yards and a 100.7 passer rating despite being pressured on three of his throws. In Young’s two drives, the Panthers punted and scored a touchdown on a seven-play, 58-yard drive. Jonathon Brooks scored on a 1-yard run. Kenny Pickett replaced Young. The Panthers ended the half with a 61-yard field goal by Ryan Fitzgerald. In his rookie season, Fitzgerald didn’t try any kicks of 60 yards and had a long of 57 yards
Panthers starting quarterback Bryce Young played 11 snaps on Friday against the Jaguars
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Tetairoa McMillan is expected to be a key player in the Panthers' offense, building on his strong rookie season
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was reportedly unguardable during the Panthers' joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars. According to Jaguars beat writer John Shipley, McMillan gave the Jaguars' defense fits and connected well with quarterback Bryce Young. The reigning AP Offensive Rookie of the Year hauled in 70 of 122 targets for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025, but is expected to take on a larger workload this season. McMillan told the media Wednesday that coaches are moving him around the formation to create mismatches. Currently ranked WR26 in RotoBaller's positional rankings, McMillan is a great value looking to build on a strong rookie season
This article examines the pressure on NFL players and coaches in the upcoming season, highlighting those on the 'hot seat.' It notes that while coaches face job security risks, players can see reduced roles, salary changes, or the need to elevate their performance. The piece specifically mentions Christian Parker of the Cowboys, Kayvon Thibodeaux of the Giants, and Nick Sirianni, among others, discussing their individual situations and the stakes involved
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and the first-string offense played three series in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Bills, resulting in three three-and-outs . Young was not happy about that after the game. “Obviously not the start we wanted,” Young said. “We weren’t able to execute today. It sucks.” Young said he and his teammates will look at the tape, look at themselves, and get better. “We all want to do a better job, myself included,” Young said. “We all take ownership in that. Guys will look in the mirror, want to be better, so we’re going to be better.” Young went 3-for-5 passing for 18 yards and was sacked once. Panthers head coach Dave Canales had said before the game that he would like to see Young play something closer to 20 plays, but after the game Canales said he decided to pull Young after three drives, disappointed that in three drives Young only took nine snaps. “My hope was 20-ish plays, but I also had a three series cap in my mind,” Canales said. “We didn’t earn those extra reps. The first quarter was over, we had three series, we went three-and-out three times. So we’ve got to do better.”
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is not off to a good start this preseason. Young played three series against the Bills today, his first preseason action this year after sitting out the Hall of Fame Game. The Panthers went three-and-out on all three of them. When the Panthers’ offense took the field for its fourth drive, backup quarterback Kenny Pickett was under center, and Young will stay on the sideline for the rest of the game. Young ended up with a stat line of 3-for-5 for 18 yards, with no touchdowns, no turnovers, and one sack
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Several high-profile rookie quarterbacks from the 2026 NFL draft have played well so far this preseason
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