Broncos at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 42, Denver Broncos 0 · The Gauntlet | $CFM
Final Score
Broncos 0 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Panthers 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPTrey Lance 82 yds passingAntonio Gibson 75 yds rushingTyreek Hill 29 yds receivingLewis Cine 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 32 · 163Passing yards 33 · 82Rushing yards -1 · 81Completions 2/12 · 6/6Yards per carry -0.3 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
The Carolina Panthers dominated the Denver Broncos with a commanding 42-0 victory in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Panthers solidify their position as a formidable force in the league, while the Broncos struggle to find their footing in a challenging campaign.
Trey Lance was the standout performer for Carolina, throwing for 82 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his efficiency and ability to lead the offense. Antonio Gibson also made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 75 rushing yards, while Tyreek Hill contributed as a reliable target, finishing with 29 receiving yards. The Panthers' offensive cohesion was evident as they executed their game plan flawlessly.
Defensively, the Panthers were relentless, with Lewis Cine making a game-changing impact by securing two interceptions, stifling any chance of a Denver comeback. Kaleb Elarms-Orr added pressure with half a sack, contributing to an overall team effort that kept the Broncos' offense at bay. The turning point came early in the game when Carolina’s defense forced turnovers, allowing the offense to build an insurmountable lead that left Denver scrambling for answers.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 2/12 | 17% | 39 | 0 | 4 | 1.0 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Trey LanceQB | 6/6 | 100% | 82 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Antonio GibsonHB | 10 | 75 | 7.5 | 14 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey LanceQB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Alvin KamaraHB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Devin BushMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton StoutCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffieSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona FordDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo MeltonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| A.J. ColeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |