Broncos at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 25, Denver Broncos 24 · New Era Draft
Final Score
Broncos 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Panthers 25 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPJaxson Dart 245 yds passingAshton Jeanty 132 yds rushingOdell Beckham Jr 92 yds receivingRiley Moss 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 270 · 231Passing yards 89 · 209Rushing yards 181 · 22Completions 8/12 · 19/25Yards per carry 10.6 · 1.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 9 showdown, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 25-24. This hard-fought victory keeps the Panthers in the playoff hunt, while the Broncos are left to reassess their postseason aspirations as the 2026 season progresses.
Jaxson Dart was the standout performer for Carolina, throwing for 245 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Ashton Jeanty of the Broncos shined on the ground, rushing for 132 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. Odell Beckham Jr. also contributed significantly for the Panthers, racking up 92 receiving yards and playing a crucial role in key moments.
Defensively, the Panthers capitalized on their opportunities, with Julian Love making a pivotal interception that helped swing momentum in their favor. Gran Polamalu led the team with five total tackles, ensuring that Denver’s offense faced consistent pressure. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Panthers’ defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately clinch the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 8/12 | 67% | 89 | 1 | 2 | 76.7 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 19/25 | 76% | 245 | 2 | 1 | 116.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 8 | 132 | 16.5 | 30 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Been DatHB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 11 | 12 | 1.1 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 11 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Adam PrenticeFB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 39 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 34 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Riley MossCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Julian LoveFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gran PolamaluSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson KuwatchMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 3 | 35 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 2 | 40 |