Denver
Broncos
6-2
42
FINAL
10
Carolina
Panthers
1-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos dominated the Carolina Panthers with a commanding 42-10 victory in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Broncos solidify their position in the playoff hunt, while the Panthers continue to struggle to find their rhythm this year.
De'Von Achane was the standout performer for Denver, racking up an astounding 324 rushing yards, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. Quarterback Bryce Young of the Panthers did manage to throw for 173 yards and one touchdown, but it was not enough to keep pace with Denver's explosive offense.
Defensively, Sauce Gardner led the charge for the Broncos with seven total tackles, while Dondrea Tillman contributed with a key sack that disrupted the Panthers' rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when Tillman's sack resulted in a turnover, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and seize control of the game, ultimately leading to their resounding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 173 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 2 | 67% | 54 | 0 | 0 | 109.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 34 | 324 | 9.5 | 72 | 4 | 68 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 13 | 57 | 4.4 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Badie | HB | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | — | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Hollins | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 41 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 4 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce Gardner | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dondrea Tillman | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 56 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

