Why Was Bryce Young Benched? Panthers Turn to Ex-Steelers QB
The Panthers benched Bryce Young and turned to former Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett during Sunday's game.
Kenny Pickett Start or sit, Week 9
QB · Carolina Panthers · #12
Status
- Depth chart
- QB #2
- Offense
- College
- Pittsburgh
- Experience
- 5 seasons
Week
Week 9
Matchup
Denver Broncos
DFS salary
$4,000
Projection
1.0
Recent form
2026 season (4 games): 50 pass yds · 44 rush yds
- Wk 7vs TBL 13-4347 pass yds, 15 rush yds3.4 pts
- Wk 2@ ATLW 34-3-4 rush yds-0.4 pts
- Wk 1vs CHIL 37-5924 rush yds2.4 pts
- 2025 Wk 18@ LVL 12-143 pass yds, 9 rush yds-1.0 pts
Season by season
Sorted by Season ↓
| 2026 · CAR | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| 2025 · LV | 5 | 27 | 41 |
| 2025 · CAR | 5 | 27 | 41 |
Kenny Pickett: quick answers
- Who does Kenny Pickett play in week 9?
- Kenny Pickett faces Denver Broncos with the Carolina Panthers.
- Is Kenny Pickett injured?
- Kenny Pickett has no injury designation right now.
- What is Kenny Pickett's DraftKings salary?
- $4,000 for week 9.
What's happening with Kenny Pickett
Kenny Pickett entered Sunday's blowout loss to Tampa Bay after Carolina pulled Bryce Young late in the game. The former Steelers quarterback saw action as the Panthers' offense struggled badly at home against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers. Young's status as the starter going forward remains unclear.
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Latest Pickett news
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The Panthers replaced Bryce Young with Kenny Pickett at quarterback after being routed by the Buccaneers on Sunday.