Denver
Broncos
4-4
24
FINAL
16
Carolina
Panthers
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 9 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 24-16, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Broncos showcased their offensive prowess, while the Panthers struggled to keep pace, particularly in the second half.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 296 yards and two touchdowns, connecting frequently with standout receiver Jaylen Waddle, who racked up 102 receiving yards. The Broncos' balanced attack kept the Panthers' defense on their heels, making it difficult for Carolina to mount a consistent response.
Defensively, the Broncos were a force to be reckoned with, highlighted by Riley Moss's eight total tackles and Malcolm Roach's 1.5 sacks, which disrupted the Panthers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Roach's pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Broncos to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 41 | 25 | 296 | 2 | 0 | 99.2 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 41 | 21 | 247 | 1 | 0 | 77.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 17 | 63 | 3.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 16 | 44 | 2.8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 7 | 100 | 14.3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Moss | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn Wharton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 57 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |

