Bryce Young has been making headlines for his play on the field, but Peyton and Eli Manning found a way to catch the Carolina Panthers quarterback completely off guard on Monday night. Appearing on ESPN’s Monday Night Football ManningCast, Young was treated to an unexpected trip down memory lane. The Manning brothers unveiled a vintage photo of him as a middle-schooler posing alongside Kliff Kingsbury during a youth football camp. The throwback image immediately drew laughs from the broadcast crew. Young struggled to believe the brothers had unearthed the old picture.

"Where are you all getting these clips from?"

Bryce Young is shocked Peyton and Eli have this photo of him in middle school 😭 pic.twitter.com/h3k7zXlv64

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 13, 2026

“Where are you all getting these clips from?” Young exclaimed.

He was visibly stunned by their archival deep dive. The lighthearted exchange offered a welcome break for the quarterback. His recent performances have put him firmly in the NFL spotlight.

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Young entered Carolina’s Week 5 bye with plenty to celebrate. Through four games, he led the league with 1,268 passing yards. He has also thrown nine touchdowns against two interceptions. His 100.0 passer rating and 7.8 yards per attempt reflect a quarterback playing with growing confidence and command of Dave Canales’ offense. Young also delivered a statement performance in Carolina’s latest outing. He threw for 329 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover in a win over the Detroit Lions.

The Panthers sit at 2-2 after an uneven opening stretch. However, Young’s development has become one of the season’s most encouraging storylines. Despite injuries to key offensive weapons, he has continued to produce and elevate the players around him. For one night, though, the Panthers’ rising star was simply the target of some good-natured teasing, and he took it in stride.