Bryce Young set a new Carolina Panthers franchise record with 11 touchdown passes through the first five games of the 2026 NFL season. His latest performance in Week 6, a 25-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, extended that record despite a challenging outing.
Young completed 20 of 39 passes for 281 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions in the victory. The quarterback faced a tough Eagles defense that limited the Panthers’ offense to a 41.2-percent success rate on third downs, and Young’s completion rate was just under 50 percent. Still, his ability to find the end zone twice helped secure the win and keep the Panthers’ offense moving.
With this performance, Young surpassed the previous franchise record for touchdown passes through five games, a mark held by notable Panthers quarterbacks like Cam Newton and Jake Delhomme. Both Newton and Delhomme led Carolina to Super Bowl appearances in their careers, with Newton winning the league MVP award at his peak.
Young’s achievement places him among an elite group of NFL quarterbacks. He became the first player since 2013 to throw for at least 280 yards and a touchdown in each of his team’s first five games. That feat was last accomplished by Hall of Famers Peyton Manning and Drew Brees.
The Panthers franchise, founded 32 years ago, has seen a handful of standout quarterbacks, but Young’s start to the 2026 season has already carved out a place in the team’s history books. His combination of yardage and touchdowns in consecutive games draws a direct comparison to some of the game’s best.
Despite the record, Young’s performance against Philadelphia showed areas for improvement. The Panthers offense struggled on third down, and Young’s accuracy dipped under pressure. Still, his ability to avoid turnovers and produce scoring drives kept the Panthers ahead.
The Panthers’ win came amid a tough stretch of the schedule, but Young’s consistency in the passing game has provided a reliable offensive foundation. His touchdown passes have been a major factor in the team’s early-season success.
The Panthers and Young will look to build on this record-setting start as the season progresses. For now, Young holds the franchise record for touchdown passes through five games, an achievement confirmed after Week 6's game against the Eagles.
According to Yahoo Sports.