Broncos at Panthers
Denver Broncos 38, Carolina Panthers 31 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Broncos 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Panthers 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPBo Nix 316 yds passingJ.K. Dobbins 152 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 229 yds receivingNick Scott 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 532 · 325Passing yards 308 · 271Rushing yards 224 · 54Completions 9/20 · 15/29Yards per carry 9.0 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 34d ago
In a thrilling matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 38-31, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 9 of the 2026 season. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Broncos who ultimately emerged victorious, maintaining momentum as the season heads into the latter half.
Denver's offense was led by Bo Nix, who threw for an impressive 316 yards and connected for a touchdown, while J.K. Dobbins dominated on the ground, rushing for 152 yards and adding another score. Jaylen Waddle was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 229 yards and finding the end zone once. Meanwhile, Bryce Young of the Panthers kept pace, tossing three touchdown passes but ultimately fell short in the shootout.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Zach Allen led the defense with three tackles, while Nik Bonitto added a crucial sack that helped stifle a late-game drive by the Panthers. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jaelan Phillips intercepted a pass, giving Carolina a glimmer of hope, but the Broncos' defense held firm to secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 9/20 | 45% | 316 | 2 | 3 | 85.4 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 11/22 | 50% | 230 | 3 | 2 | 89.0 |
| Haynes KingQB | 4/7 | 57% | 57 | 0 | 1 | 44.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 21 | 152 | 7.2 | 90 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 11 | 54 | 4.9 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 6 | 229 | 38.2 | 15 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 67 | 67.0 | 47 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 53 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 46 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 11 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 5 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Pat Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Zach AllenDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Nick ScottSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb EvansCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley MossCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 5 | 29 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 4 | 34 |