Denver
Broncos
2-6
28
FINAL
14
Carolina
Panthers
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 9 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 28-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Broncos showcased their offensive prowess, setting the stage for a critical win as the season approaches its final stretch.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 308 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the field. Courtland Sutton emerged as his favorite target, racking up 127 receiving yards, while J.K. Dobbins contributed with a solid ground game, adding 60 rushing yards to support the Broncos' balanced attack.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jonathon Cooper was a standout, recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted Carolina's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Denver's defense held strong and forced a crucial turnover, allowing the Broncos to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 42 | 21 | 308 | 3 | 1 | 88.1 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 33 | 19 | 173 | 2 | 2 | 66.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 15 | 60 | 4.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 10 | 55 | 5.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Jackson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 40 |

