Denver
Broncos
8-2
51
FINAL
28
Carolina
Panthers
3-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Denver Broncos topped the Carolina Panthers 51-28 in Week 11 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Broncos showcased their offensive firepower, solidifying their position as a contender.
Quarterback Drake Maye led the charge for Denver, throwing for a staggering 509 yards and six touchdowns, a performance that not only dazzled fans but also set the tone for the game. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was a key target, racking up 216 receiving yards and proving to be an unstoppable force for the Panthers' defense.
While the Broncos' offense stole the spotlight, the defense made crucial plays as well. Nik Bonitto registered a sack, adding pressure on the Panthers' quarterback, while DJ Waller Jr. recorded an interception and four tackles, highlighting a valiant but ultimately futile effort by Carolina's defense. The turning point came early in the second half when Maye threw three touchdown passes in quick succession, putting the game out of reach for the Panthers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 36 | 30 | 83% | 509 | 6 | 1 | 146.7 |
| Haynes King | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 297 | 4 | 3 | 100.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | -5 | -1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 9 | 216 | 24.0 | 76 | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 130 | 18.6 | 104 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 24 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 15 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaden Greathouse | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Waller Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JL Skinner | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Thornton | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Woods | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demarcus Riddick | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tao Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

