Denver
Broncos
7-1
64
FINAL
26
Carolina
Panthers
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 64-26 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With both teams battling for playoff positioning, the Broncos made a statement with their explosive offensive performance and solid defensive plays.
Haynes King led the charge for Denver, throwing for five touchdown passes and showcasing his ability to find open receivers. Troy Franklin was the standout target, amassing an impressive 201 receiving yards, while RJ Harvey added a strong ground game with 106 rushing yards. The Broncos' offense proved nearly unstoppable, consistently moving the ball with precision and power.
Defensively, Jamal Hill was a force for Denver, recording seven total tackles and two crucial interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of the Broncos. The turning point came early in the second half when Hill's second pick set up another quick touchdown, extending Denver's lead and effectively sealing the game. Despite Nic Scourton's two sacks for the Panthers, the defensive efforts were overshadowed by Denver's relentless offensive onslaught.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 51 | 18 | 449 | 3 | 9 | 48.2 |
| Haynes King | QB | 35 | 15 | 426 | 5 | 3 | 92.3 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 106 | 9.6 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 14 | 43 | 3.1 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 201 | 50.3 | 2 | 76 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 165 | 23.6 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 7 | 161 | 23.0 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 2 | 149 | 74.5 | 2 | 80 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daequan Hardy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |

