Broncos at Panthers
Denver Broncos 34, Carolina Panthers 20 · GooodHoops
Final Score
Broncos 34 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Panthers 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPBo Nix 237 yds passingChuba Hubbard 79 yds rushingEvan Engram 87 yds receivingBrandon Jones 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 258 · 252Passing yards 237 · 151Rushing yards 21 · 101Completions 14/17 · 9/17Yards per carry 4.2 · 6.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Denver Broncos topped the Carolina Panthers 34-20 in a decisive Week 9 matchup that solidified their playoff aspirations. With both teams battling for positioning in the NFC, the Broncos' victory showcased their offensive firepower and strategic execution.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the star of the show, throwing for 237 yards and three touchdowns, leading Denver's offense with precision. He spread the ball effectively, finding Evan Engram for 87 yards, while the ground game provided a balanced attack that kept the Panthers' defense guessing. Chuba Hubbard led the rushing efforts for Carolina with 79 yards but struggled to find the end zone, highlighting the disparity in offensive efficiency.
Defensively, the Broncos' unit played a crucial role in the outcome, with Brandon Jones leading the team in tackles, helping to contain Carolina's offense. The game shifted in Denver's favor late in the second quarter when they forced a critical turnover, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead. Nick Scott's interception for the Panthers provided a moment of hope, but it ultimately wasn't enough to halt the Broncos' momentum as they maintained control throughout the second half.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 14/17 | 82% | 237 | 3 | 1 | 133.8 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 9/17 | 53% | 151 | 2 | 1 | 97.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 12 | 79 | 6.6 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 36 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 20 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 33 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 59 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 32 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Brandon JonesFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden SchoolerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Nick ScottSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Jones IIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 2/2 | 2 | 50 |