Denver
Broncos
0-8
27
FINAL
10
Carolina
Panthers
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 9 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Carolina Panthers 27-10, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial momentum as the season progresses, the Broncos showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience throughout the contest.
Leading the charge for Denver was Bo Nix, who threw for 188 yards and played a pivotal role in orchestrating the Broncos' offense. RJ Harvey was a force on the ground, racking up 105 rushing yards, while Jaylen Waddle made his presence felt with 87 receiving yards, contributing significantly to Denver's balanced attack.
On the defensive side, the Broncos' Nik Bonitto shined with two sacks, applying relentless pressure on the Panthers' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. Talanoa Hufanga also made a game-changing play with an interception, which helped shift the momentum firmly in Denver's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Broncos' defense stifled a Carolina drive, allowing the offense to capitalize and extend their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 30 | 18 | 188 | 0 | 0 | 78.1 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 26 | 15 | 134 | 0 | 2 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 19 | 105 | 5.5 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 19 | 80 | 4.2 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Jones II | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 40 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 48 |

