Broncos at Panthers
Denver Broncos 31, Carolina Panthers 9 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Broncos 31 4 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 4 XP
Panthers 9 0 TD ยท 3 FG ยท 0 XPBo Nix 372 yds passingRJ Harvey 32 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 220 yds receivingTre'von Moehrig 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 376 ยท 103Passing yards 344 ยท 104Rushing yards 32 ยท -1Completions 13/19 ยท 8/28Yards per carry 6.4 ยท -0.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 37d ago
In a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 31-9 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Broncos showcased their offensive firepower, solidifying their position as a contender in the league.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for a staggering 372 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating both precision and poise in the pocket. He found Jaylen Waddle frequently, who amassed an impressive 220 receiving yards, consistently stretching the field and making big plays. Meanwhile, RJ Harvey contributed on the ground with 32 rushing yards, adding another dimension to the Broncos' offensive strategy.
Defensively, the Broncos limited the Panthers to just nine points, with Riley Moss leading the charge with three total tackles. The turning point came when Denver's defense stifled a potential scoring drive in the second quarter, forcing Carolina to settle for a field goal instead of a touchdown. This pivotal moment allowed the Broncos to maintain their lead and control the tempo for the rest of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 13/19 | 68% | 372 | 4 | 1 | 128.8 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 8/27 | 30% | 122 | 0 | 0 | 45.9 |
| Haynes KingQB | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 5 | -1 | -0.2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 6 | 220 | 36.7 | 77 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 24 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | โ | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 43 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyler HarrellWR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 1 |
| John Metchie IIIWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | โ | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Omari EvansWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Riley MossCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore IISS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan TurnerWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 4 | 43 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 3/3 | 0 | 50 |