Will Bryce Young play in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers tonight? Latest injury update on the Carolina Panthers quarterback (Image via Getty: Bryce Young)
Bryce Young suffered a crushing loss at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7. The Alabama alum completed just 14 of 27 passes for 163 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He struggled throughout the matchup and finished with a season-low passer rating of 51.9 before being benched in the fourth quarter of the Carolina Panthers’ 43-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the Panthers trailing 43-6 in the fourth quarter, backup quarterback Kenny Pickett entered the game to finish out the heavy blowout loss. The Week 8 TNF matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field presents Bryce Young with a screaming chance for a much-needed comeback. Bryce Young will play in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
It was his worst performance of the season. Young was not injured. If not now, then when? Yes. He was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice. He has no injury status. His Week status is active. His likelihood of playing is high, as per Draft Sharks.
He has a 32% chance of injury in 2026, with a 2.2% chance of injury per game. He is projected to miss 1.8 games this season. His durability rating is 5.00, with 5 being the highest possible score. Young last suffered an injury in October 2025, when he sustained a Grade 3 high ankle sprain during the Week 7 game against the New York Jets. Despite the severity of the injury, he missed just one game [Week 8] and returned for the remainder of the season. However, his 2025 season record was 8-9. So, now is his chance to turn things around, as his 2026 season record currently stands at 3-3, and he has already had his bye week in Week 5. He lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7 by a huge margin of 30 points. Young now faces Jordan Love’s team, the Green Bay Packers, who were on the verge of a four-game winning streak until Week 7, when they lost to the Detroit Lions by 3 points. With another loss, his record would drop to 3-4, while a win would improve it to 4-3. As for the Packers, their record could improve to 5-3 or drop to 4-4. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Passing stats Games played: 6 [Week 5 was bye week] Completions / attempts: 135 / 228 [59.2%] Passing yards: 1,712 [285.3 yards per game, ranking 2nd in the NFL] Passing touchdowns: 12 Interceptions: 4 Yards per attempt: 7.5 Longest pass: 55 yards Sacks taken: 17 [for 106 yards] Passer rating: 92.9 Rushing stats Rushing carries: 10 Rushing yards: 34 [3.4 yards per carry average] Rushing touchdowns: 1 Longest rush: 9 yards. Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Kickoff time: 8:15 PM ET Location: Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin TV/broadcast: NBC26 [WGBA], OX6 [WITI]. Radio: Green Bay – WTMJ [620 AM / 103.3 FM] , Carolina – WRFX [99.7 FM The Fox] Live streaming: NFL+, DAZN, Fubo, Hulu+LiveTV, or YouTubeTV 2026 season records: Green Bay Packers [4-3] and Carolina Panthers [3-3]. Point spread: Packers -3.5 Moneyline: Packers -185, Panthers +155 Over/Under: 47.5 points under, according to betting consensus.
The Carolina Panthers quarterback, Bryce Young, carries a low injury risk, according to Draft Sharks. Bryce Young has been alternating between wins and losses this season, recording three wins and three losses. He wins one week and loses the next. If he wants to stay relevant and remain in the MVP conversation, he must turn his season around right about now. The Packers may be eager to bounce back. So, it could be tough for Bryce Young to overcome that energy, provided he decides to double down on his own comeback efforts. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.