Broncos at Panthers
Denver Broncos 32, Carolina Panthers 26 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Broncos 32 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Panthers 26 3 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPBryce Young 352 yds passingRJ Harvey 117 yds rushingTetairoa McMillan 159 yds receivingBobby Okereke 12 tkl defenseTotal yards 451 · 508Passing yards 305 · 352Rushing yards 146 · 156Completions 22/42 · 31/47Yards per carry 5.2 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
The Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 32-26 in a thrilling Week 9 matchup that showcased the competitive spirit of both teams. With playoff aspirations on the line, both squads brought their A-game, but it was the Broncos who ultimately secured the victory on the road.
Bryce Young of the Panthers delivered a standout performance with 352 passing yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. However, it was RJ Harvey of the Broncos who stole the show on the ground, racking up 117 rushing yards and proving to be a key factor in Denver's offensive strategy. Tetairoa McMillan also shined for Carolina with 159 receiving yards, keeping the Panthers in contention throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos made pivotal plays when it mattered most, particularly with Pat Surtain II's interception that shifted momentum in the second half. Despite Bobby Okereke's strong showing with 12 tackles for the Panthers, Denver's defense held firm during crucial moments, allowing them to maintain their lead. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when Denver's defense stifled a potential game-winning drive from Carolina, sealing the hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 22/42 | 52% | 305 | 2 | 0 | 91.8 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 31/47 | 66% | 352 | 2 | 1 | 93.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 18 | 117 | 6.5 | 31 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 13 | 75 | 5.8 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| A.J. DillonHB | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 25 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jakob JohnsonFB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 6 | 118 | 19.7 | 65 | 1 | 59 | 3 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 9 | 159 | 17.7 | 23 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| John Metchie IIIWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jakob JohnsonFB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| DJ HermanFB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Nick ScottSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen AndersonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/2 | 3 | 35 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 2/2 | 2 | 30 |