Denver
Broncos
7-1
14
FINAL
38
Carolina
Panthers
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 9 matchup, the Carolina Panthers trounced the Denver Broncos with a final score of 38-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Panthers showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, while the Broncos struggled to keep pace in a game that had significant implications for both teams.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Jalen Milroe, who threw for an impressive 216 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers in critical moments. Jadarian Price contributed on the ground with 61 rushing yards, helping to balance the offense and keep the Broncos' defense guessing. Meanwhile, Caleb Douglas emerged as Denver's top target, racking up 96 receiving yards but failing to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Panthers were formidable, highlighted by Myles Garrett's two sacks that disrupted Denver's offensive rhythm. Dillon Thieneman's interception further swung the momentum in Carolina's favor, marking a crucial turning point in the game. The Broncos' inability to protect the quarterback and respond to Carolina's defensive pressure ultimately sealed their fate in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 216 | 4 | 0 | 124.4 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 36 | 18 | 50% | 210 | 0 | 1 | 56.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadarian Price | HB | 9 | 61 | 6.8 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 16 | 60 | 3.8 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 59 | 4.9 | 34 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 22 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 55 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Kylen Granson | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khaleke Hudson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

