Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young impressed more than just the shipping industry in Week 16.
To the delight of one of the world’s beverage giants, Young’s career performance this past Sunday has landed him a nomination for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week. His 312-yard passing day also has him up for FedEx Air Player of the Week honors.
Young, in Sunday’s 33-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers, broke the 300-yard mark for the first time as a pro. Overall, he completed 23 of his 36 throws with two touchdowns, no interceptions and two other career-highs in passing yards per attempts (8.7) and passer rating (110.0).
The 22-year-old, however, made the outing about “we,” not “me.”
“Really, I think it’s as good as we’ve looked as a unit,” he told reporters after the game. “Whatever stats or whatever may say, you point at one person and say it’s a good game—it’s all of us. It was a good building block for us as a unit. And that’s all 11—and plus with all the substitutions, of course. We all stepped up.”
The No. 1 overall pick faces a stiff field of competition that includes running backs Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, wide receiver Puka Nacua, linebacker YaYa Diaby and defensive back Brian Branch.
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