Who Should I Start? Bryce Young or Ty Simpson

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Week 1 Projections

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19.6 15.4 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0

Bryce Young News

Bryce Young Will Not Play in Hall of Fame Game

Tuesday, August 4, 6:38 AM

With the first action of the 2026 preseason slated for Thursday, August 6, when the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals meet for the Hall of Fame Game, participation and usage of teams' starters and depth players will soon become a major storyline, and the Panthers have already announced that quarterback Bryce Young will not see any action in the preseason opener. With head coach Dave Canales telling reporters that most of the team's starters will sit, veteran Kenny Pickett will draw the start. Young enters his fourth season with no long-term extension in place, making 2026 a critical proving year after three up-and-down seasons, and at RotoBaller's QB26, he is viewed as little more than an occasional streaming option in single-quarterback leagues.

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Week 1 Projections

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1.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Ty Simpson News

Ty Simpson Battling for the QB2 Job in Los Angeles

Saturday, August 1, 7:20 AM

Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett split reps evenly in training camp practice on Friday, according to Nate Atkins of The Athletic. With Rams QB1 Matthew Stafford resting on Friday, Atkins reports that Simpson had an "eventful day with some highs and lows." Los Angeles selected Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after he threw for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns across 15 games in his final collegiate season at Alabama. As long as Stafford stays healthy in 2026, Simpson is highly unlikely to see the field for any significant stretch in his rookie season. However, given where they drafted him, it appears Los Angeles views Simpson as its quarterback of the future. Simpson's dynasty value could fluctuate significantly based on how he performs in training camp and the preseason.

Bryce Young vs. Ty Simpson

Still trying to decide between Young and Simpson? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Bryce Young is projected to score 19.6 points this week while Ty Simpson is projected to score 1.3 points.