Broncos at Panthers
Denver Broncos 44, Carolina Panthers 24 ยท ๐๐จ๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐27 2.0
Final Score
Broncos 44 4 TD ยท 3 FG ยท 5 XP
Panthers 24 3 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 3 XPBo Nix 353 yds passingJonah Coleman 99 yds rushingJalen Coker 95 yds receivingJa'Quan McMillian 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 457 ยท 410Passing yards 353 ยท 246Rushing yards 104 ยท 164Completions 21/31 ยท 26/44Yards per carry 5.2 ยท 6.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 33d ago
In a decisive matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Carolina Panthers 44-24 in Week 9 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Broncos showcased their offensive prowess, while the Panthers struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short in their quest for a crucial victory.
Leading the charge for the Broncos was quarterback Bo Nix, who delivered a stellar performance with 353 passing yards and four touchdowns. Jonah Coleman complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground game, racking up 99 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Jalen Coker stood out for the Panthers, amassing 95 receiving yards, but his efforts were not enough to turn the tide.
On the defensive side, Ja'Quan McMillian made a significant impact for the Broncos, contributing eight total tackles and snagging an interception, which proved to be a turning point in the game. The Panthers' defense struggled to contain Nix and the Broncos' offense, with Jaelan Phillips managing just half a sack. Overall, Denver's defensive performance, combined with their explosive offense, sealed the outcome and left Carolina searching for answers.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 21/31 | 68% | 353 | 4 | 0 | 145.5 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 26/44 | 59% | 246 | 0 | 1 | 65.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jonah ColemanHB | 16 | 99 | 6.2 | 43 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 14 | 86 | 6.1 | 39 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 16 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 29 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 77 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant IIWR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 62 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 9 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jalen CokerWR | 9 | 95 | 10.6 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Darren WallerTE | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JonesMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee HunterDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Claudin CherelusSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 3/3 | 5 | 48 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/2 | 3 | 49 |