Broncos at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 70, Denver Broncos 64 · LongHallML
Final Score
Broncos 64 9 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Panthers 70 8 TD · 0 FG · 8 XPBo Nix 534 yds passingJonathan Taylor 300 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 215 yds receivingNik Bonitto 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 574 · 500Passing yards 515 · 141Rushing yards 59 · 359Completions 24/53 · 10/19Yards per carry 6.6 · 19.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7h ago
In a thrilling Week 9 showdown, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 70-64, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The high-scoring affair showcased both teams' offensive firepower, but it was the Panthers who ultimately came out on top in this nail-biter.
Bo Nix led the Broncos with an impressive performance, throwing for 534 yards and nine touchdowns, showcasing his ability to slice through the Panthers' defense. On the other side, Jonathan Taylor was a force for Carolina, rushing for a staggering 300 yards and making critical plays that kept the chains moving. Jaylen Waddle also shined for Denver, racking up 215 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory.
Defensively, Nik Bonitto made his presence felt for the Broncos with five total tackles and two sacks, putting pressure on the Panthers' offense. However, the game's turning point came when Chau Smith-Wade intercepted a crucial pass, halting a potential scoring drive for Denver and allowing Carolina to maintain their lead. Ultimately, it was a combination of explosive offense and timely defense that clinched the win for the Panthers.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 24/53 | 45% | 534 | 9 | 5 | 82.0 |
Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 10/19 | 53% | 174 | 3 | 1 | 101.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Bo NixQB | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Panthers | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 10 | 300 | 30.0 | 152 | 4 | 66 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 8 | 59 | 7.4 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 8 | 215 | 26.9 | 65 | 4 | 65 | 1 |
| Evan EngramTE | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 30 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 67 | 3 | 62 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 6 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 0 | 29 | 0 |
Panthers | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 4 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| John Metchie IIIWR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 10 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 31 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Nik BonittoREDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley MossCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Panthers | |||||
| Isaiah BoldenSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaelan PhillipsLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Jones IIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn WhartonDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |
