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Bryce Young or Emeka Egbuka

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Bryce Young

Bryce Young

QB • Carolina Panthers CAR
Emeka Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka

WR • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Young over Egbuka

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Young ... 10.34%

BOTH ... 6.9%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 17.8
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
21/36 236.47 1.49 0.81 6.81 0.1 17.8
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Outlook Bryce Young

Bryce Young vs. Denver — Navigating Pressure Against a Surging Broncos Defense

Young logged a full practice despite picking up an ankle designation, clearing any prior knee concerns ahead of Sunday. While his health is intact, pass protection has emerged as a severe hurdle following tackle Taylor Moton's recent absence, leading to persistent defensive pressure and three interceptions over his last two outings.

Our weekly projections slate Young for around 236 passing yards and 1.5 passing scores (17.8 fantasy points) in a home tilt where Carolina is a slight underdog. With fantasy start rates dipping down to 26% after back-to-back team losses, he profiles as a matchup-dependent QB2 streamer rather than a confident lineup lock.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 9 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Egbuka over Young

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Egbuka ... 24.14%

BOTH ... 6.9%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 14.87
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
5.27 45.59 0.37 14.87
No projection for today.
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Outlook Emeka Egbuka

Foot Injury Clouds Availability for Sunday Night Road Matchup in Chicago

Egbuka has missed two consecutive games with a foot injury, but optimism remains that he could suit up this week. While he missed Wednesday's practice, he ran on the side and awaits re-evaluation. When healthy, he operates as Tampa Bay's primary outside weapon alongside Chris Godwin Jr., an expanded role with fellow receiver Jalen McMillan currently on injured reserve.

Fantasy managers should check back often for updates on his game-day status. Our weekly projection lands at 3.7 catches for 49 yards and 10.8 fantasy points in Chicago. If active without restrictions, Egbuka is a viable flex play who could benefit from a pass-heavy script as six-point road underdogs, though his floor remains shaky.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 9 hrs ago
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Performance Bryce Young
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
20956.11100
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
37254.42390
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Emeka Egbuka
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Bryce Young
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Emeka Egbuka
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Bryce Young
OWN
85%
-5.83 compared to last week
START
21%
-16.38 compared to last week
OWN/START Emeka Egbuka
OWN
100%
+0.3 compared to last week
START
30%
-18.89 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Bryce Young
21st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Emeka Egbuka
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Bryce Young

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 21st among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 12th with 126.24 total points (18.03 avg).
  • Currently 60.58 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He is doing a better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 10.1.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 10 in pass yards with 1921 (274.43 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among QB.
  • Top 15 in pass tds with 13 (1.86 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among QB.
  • Top 15 in pass completions with 158 (22.57 per game) and is currently ranked 14th.
  • Top 20 in interceptions with 5 (0.71 per game) and is currently ranked 17th.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +633, TDs: +2, INTs: EVEN
  • Known to throw for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3300, PASS TDS: 27, RUSH YDS: 165, RUSH TDS: 1
Breakdown Emeka Egbuka

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 41st with 43.10 total points (5.39 avg).
  • Currently 112.86 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Foot (Since Oct 21, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.4.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 34th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 26th among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 35th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 2, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 54th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 2 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 35th among WR.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 11 (1.38 per game) and is currently ranked 27th among WR.
  • Top 3 in rush tds with 1 (0.13 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -6, Rec Yards: -322 Rec TDs: -3,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 65, REC YDS: 975, REC TDS: 8
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Bryce Young

No Injury Reported

Injury Emeka Egbuka

FOOT - Since Oct 21, 2026

Egbuka was a full participant in practice on Thursday heading into Week 9 versus the Bears.
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Bryce Young

Week 9
Carolina Panthers VS Denver Broncos

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.63374.501072314.36
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 4th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 8th with 55.00 total points (6.88 avg).
  • Currently 23 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.9 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in turnovers with 10 (1.25 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 28th in rush defense with 1023 (127.88 per game).
  • Ranked 29th in pass defense with 1973 (246.63 per game).
  • Top 6 in sacks with 23 (2.88 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 7 (0.88 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 20.63 per game and currently ranked 13th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 1 (0.13 per game) and currently ranked 13th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +127.7, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: -17, INTs: +3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -0.67,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 60, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 19.4, YDS/G: 295.6
Matchups Emeka Egbuka

Week 9
Tampa Bay Bucs @ Chicago Bears

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.00321.381152204.09
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 9th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 52.00 total points (6.50 avg).
  • Currently 26 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 321.38 per game and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 12 in turnovers with 11 (1.38 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 694 (86.75 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 1877 (234.63 per game).
  • Top 6 in sacks with 22 (2.75 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 20.00 per game and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 17th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -38.48, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: +8, INTs: -6, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -6.43,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.9, YDS/G: 384.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Bryce Young
13.36
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Emeka Egbuka
15.79
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Bryce Young
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2023 CAR 16 2877 60% 11 10 73.7 253 0 6
2024 CAR 14 2403 61% 15 9 82.2 249 6 2
2025 CAR 16 3444 63% 25 14 85.1 255 3 4
2026 CAR 7 1921 59% 13 5 89.1 34 1 1
ON PACE 17 4665 59% 32 12 89.1 83 2 2
3-YEAR AVG 16 2820 61% 17 11 80.5 244 3 4
Totals 55 10645 61% 64 38 81.6 791 10 13
Career Emeka Egbuka
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 TB 16 135 66 970 14.7 6 2 9 4.5 0
2026 TB 6 49 28 240 8.6 2 2 11 5.5 1
ON PACE 13 104 60 510 8.6 4 4 23 5.5 2
3-YEAR AVG 9 68 33 485 14.7 3 1 5 4.5 0
Totals 24 184 94 1210 12.9 8 4 20 5 1
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