Bryce Young

Pos: QB1 Team: CAR YoE: 3
Draft: RD 1, PICK 1
Injury Status: H

I. Player News & Analysis

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"Jefferson enters his sixth NFL season as one of the best in the league at his position. The 26-year-old has produced a league-high 7,432 receiving yards since his arrival in 2020, having put up at least 100 catches, 1,500 yards and eight TDs in his last three full seasons. Jefferson has finished four straight seasons as a top-5 fantasy receiver on a per-game basis and showed he was QB-proof in 2024, finishing top 5 in catches, yards and TDs with Sam Darnold under center. Darnold is gone, but 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy could conceivably be an upgrade in Kevin O'Connell's pass-first scheme. Jefferson should be one of the first players off the board on draft day."

"Jefferson's ordinary stat line Monday night underscores how effective the Rams defense was versus Minnesota's air attack while getting to Sam Darnold for a remarkable nine sacks. The constant pressure combined with the extra attention paid to Jefferson made it difficult for the supremely talented receiver to get loose downfield for his trademark long gains, and although he finished tied for the team lead in both targets and receptions, his yardage total left plenty to be desired. Jefferson displayed plenty of chemistry with Darnold while posting the third-highest reception and receiving yardage totals of his career during the regular season, but the standout receiver, who'll be playing on the first year of his four-year, $140 million extension in 2025, may be operating with J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie 2024 campaign with a knee injury, as his starting quarterback in 2025."

	Justin Jefferson's targets have increased by 62.07% over the past 8 weeks.
	Justin Jefferson's target share has increased by 28.3% over the past 8 weeks.
	Justin Jefferson's receiving touchdowns have increased by 300+% over the past 12 weeks.
	Justin Jefferson's receiving yards have increased by 26.28% over the past 10 weeks.
	Justin Jefferson's total touchdowns have increased by 300+% over the past 12 weeks.

Bryce Young

Pos: QB1 Team: CAR YoE: 3
Draft: RD 1, PICK 1
Injury Status: H

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"With James Conner (knee) and Trey Benson (ankle) on injured reserve, Carter was tasked with leading the Cardinals backfield Week 18, as he started and dominated touches among his position mates. With 21 touches overall, he outproduced DeeJay Dallas (two touches for 27 total yards) and Tony Jones (four carries for 55 yards and one TD), and Carter salvaged a poor per-touch performance with a four-yard score early in the fourth quarter. Carter ends the 2024 campaign with 35 rushes for 131 yards (3.7 YPC) and one TD to go with 11 catches (on 11 targets) for 57 yards in three appearances, all of which occurred Weeks 16-18 with Conner and Benson either banged-up or sidelined."

	Michael Carter's rushing attempt share has increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.
	Michael Carter's rushing attempts have increased by 218.18% over the past 6 weeks.
	Michael Carter's targets have increased by 175.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	Michael Carter's rushing yards have increased by 300.0% over the past 14 weeks.
	Michael Carter's rushing yards per attempt has decreased by 34.22% over the past 8 weeks.

Taylor Heinicke

Pos: QB2 Team: LAC YoE: 10
Draft: UDFA
Injury Status: H

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"Young is entering his third NFL season looking to carry over the momentum from a strong finish to 2024. After a tough rookie campaign, the 2023 No. 1 pick was briefly benched last season prior to making a big leap once back in the lineup. Young played 10 full games from Week 8 on and averaged 18.0 fantasy PPG, which would've ranked 10th over the full season. He posted a pair of top-2 fantasy weeks in his final three outings. Young threw multiple passing TDs in each of those final three games, but perhaps most notable was his leap as a rusher (30-208-5 during his final eight games after totaling 294 yards and one TD in his first 22 pro games). Young still has a lot to prove, but the 23-year-old's late-season surge, as well as the arrival of first-round WR Tetairoa McMillan, is enough to make him worth late-round consideration on draft day."

"Young put a fitting cap on a strong stretch run in which he finally began to look like a player befitting the top overall pick invested in him, tying a career high with his trio of touchdown passes and establishing a new personal best with five total scores. The TD tosses went to Miles Sanders (33 yards), Tommy Tremble (12 yards) and David Moore (nine yards), and Young tacked on two more end-zone trips via two- and 10-yard rushes. The second-year signal-caller finished the regular season with three straight games with multiple touchdown passes, as well as four rushing scores in his last four contests. Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports that head coach Dave Canales gave his young quarterback a significant vote of confidence during his postgame press conference, noting that "Bryce is our quarterback" and adding he was proud of how Young had successfully taken on the challenge of improving after being benched early in the campaign."

	Bryce Young's passing yards have increased by 93.64% over the past 14 weeks.
	Bryce Young's rushing yards have increased by 210.45% over the past 16 weeks.
	Bryce Young's rushing yards per attempt has increased by 62.2% over the past 6 weeks.
	Bryce Young's passing touchdowns have increased by 133.33% over the past 6 weeks.
	Bryce Young's rushing touchdowns have increased by 300.0% over the past 8 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

QBR

CMP

ATT

YD

TD

INT

YPA

2024

18

MIN

9 - 31

DET

0.0 2024

17

GB

25 - 27

MIN

0.0 2024

16

MIN

27 - 24

SEA

0.0 2024

15

CHI

12 - 30

MIN

0.0 2024

14

ATL

21 - 42

MIN

0.0 2024

13

ARI

22 - 23

MIN

0.0 2024

12

MIN

30 - 27

CHI

0.0 2024

11

MIN

23 - 13

TEN

0.0 2024

10

MIN

12 - 7

JAX

0.0 2024

9

IND

13 - 21

MIN

118.8

1.0

22.0

0.0

22.0 2024

8

MIN

20 - 30

LAR

0.0 2024

7

DET

31 - 29

MIN

0.0 2024

5

NYJ

17 - 23

MIN

0.0 2024

4

MIN

31 - 29

GB

0.0 2024

3

HOU

7 - 34

MIN

0.0 2024

2

SF

17 - 23

MIN

0.0 2024

1

MIN

28 - 6

NYG

0.0 2023

18

MIN

20 - 30

DET

0.0 2023

17

GB

33 - 10

MIN

0.0 2023

16

DET

30 - 24

MIN

0.0 2023

15

MIN

24 - 27

CIN

39.6

0.0

1.0

0.0 2023

14

MIN

3 - 0

LV

0.0 2023

5

KC

27 - 20

MIN

0.0 2023

4

MIN

21 - 13

CAR

0.0 2023

3

LAC

28 - 24

MIN

0.0 2023

2

MIN

28 - 34

PHI

0.0 2023

1

TB

20 - 17

MIN

0.0 2022

18

MIN

29 - 13

CHI

0.0 2022

17

MIN

17 - 41

GB

0.0 2022

16

NYG

24 - 27

MIN

0.0 2022

15

IND

36 - 39

MIN

0.0 2022

14

MIN

23 - 34

DET

0.0 2022

13

NYJ

22 - 27

MIN

0.0 2022

12

NE

26 - 33

MIN

112.5

1.0

11.0

0.0

11.0 2022

11

DAL

40 - 3

MIN

0.0 2022

10

MIN

33 - 30

BUF

0.0 2022

9

MIN

20 - 17

WSH

0.0 2022

8

ARI

26 - 34

MIN

0.0 2022

6

MIN

24 - 16

MIA

0.0 2022

5

CHI

22 - 29

MIN

118.8

1.0

23.0

0.0

23.0 2022

4

MIN

28 - 25

NO

0.0 2022

3

DET

24 - 28

MIN

0.0 2022

2

MIN

7 - 24

PHI

0.0 2022

1

GB

7 - 23

MIN

0.0 2021

18

CHI

17 - 31

MIN

0.0 2021

17

MIN

10 - 37

GB

0.0 2021

16

LAR

30 - 23

MIN

0.0 2021

15

MIN

17 - 9

CHI

0.0 2021

14

PIT

28 - 36

MIN

0.0 2021

13

MIN

27 - 29

DET

39.6

0.0

1.0

0.0 2021

12

MIN

26 - 34

SF

118.8

1.0

24.0

0.0

24.0 2021

11

GB

31 - 34

MIN

0.0 2021

10

MIN

27 - 20

LAC

0.0 2021

9

MIN

31 - 34

BAL

0.0 2021

8

DAL

20 - 16

MIN

39.6

0.0

1.0

0.0 2021

6

MIN

34 - 28

CAR

0.0 2021

5

DET

17 - 19

MIN

0.0 2021

4

CLE

14 - 7

MIN

0.0 2021

3

SEA

17 - 30

MIN

0.0 2021

2

MIN

33 - 34

ARI

0.0 2021

1

MIN

24 - 27

CIN

Bryce Young

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Justin Jefferson's targets have increased by 62.07% over the past 8 weeks.

Justin Jefferson's target share has increased by 28.3% over the past 8 weeks.

Justin Jefferson's receiving touchdowns have increased by 300+% over the past 12 weeks.

Justin Jefferson's receiving yards have increased by 26.28% over the past 10 weeks.

Justin Jefferson's total touchdowns have increased by 300+% over the past 12 weeks.

Bryce Young

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Michael Carter's rushing attempt share has increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.

Michael Carter's rushing attempts have increased by 218.18% over the past 6 weeks.

Michael Carter's targets have increased by 175.0% over the past 6 weeks.

Michael Carter's rushing yards have increased by 300.0% over the past 14 weeks.

Michael Carter's rushing yards per attempt has decreased by 34.22% over the past 8 weeks.

Taylor Heinicke

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Bryce Young's passing yards have increased by 93.64% over the past 14 weeks.

Bryce Young's rushing yards have increased by 210.45% over the past 16 weeks.

Bryce Young's rushing yards per attempt has increased by 62.2% over the past 6 weeks.

Bryce Young's passing touchdowns have increased by 133.33% over the past 6 weeks.

Bryce Young's rushing touchdowns have increased by 300.0% over the past 8 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

QBR

CMP

ATT

YD

TD

INT

YPA

2024

18

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

17

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

16

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

15

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0