Broncos at Panthers
Denver Broncos 31, Carolina Panthers 17 · NFL afterdark
Final Score
Broncos 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Panthers 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPBryce Young 139 yds passingRJ Harvey 122 yds rushingJalen Coker 89 yds receivingTre'von Moehrig 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 228 · 219Passing yards 106 · 122Rushing yards 122 · 97Completions 10/17 · 7/17Yards per carry 7.6 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
The Denver Broncos topped the Carolina Panthers 31-17 in a decisive Week 9 matchup that showcased their offensive prowess and strong playmaking ability. With this victory, the Broncos keep their playoff hopes alive while the Panthers look to regroup and reassess their strategy heading into the second half of the season.
RJ Harvey was the standout performer on the ground for Denver, rushing for 122 yards and a touchdown, establishing a dominant presence that opened up the passing game. Meanwhile, Bryce Young led the Panthers' offense with 139 passing yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating resilience despite the team's struggles. Jalen Coker contributed significantly in the air, finishing with 89 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
On the defensive side, Malcolm Roach was a force for the Broncos, recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Panthers' rhythm and contributed to their offensive struggles. Tre'von Moehrig's two interceptions for Carolina highlighted the team's defensive efforts, yet the Panthers couldn't capitalize on those turnovers. The game's turning point came in the third quarter, when Denver's defense stifled a promising Carolina drive, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 10/17 | 59% | 122 | 2 | 2 | 80.6 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 7/17 | 41% | 139 | 2 | 1 | 85.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 16 | 122 | 7.6 | 17 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| John Metchie IIIWR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 10 | 24 | 2.4 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 67 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jalen CokerWR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 43 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Zach AllenDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely UmanmielenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 4 | 28 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 2 | 32 |