Denver answers in the fourth
The Denver Broncos scored 13 fourth-quarter points to beat the Carolina Panthers 26-21 in Week 9, extending their winning streak to three games and handing Carolina its third consecutive loss. Denver built a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and held a 13-7 advantage at halftime. Carolina scored seven points in the third while keeping the Broncos off the scoreboard, taking a 14-13 lead into the fourth. Denver then outscored the Panthers 13-7 in the final period to secure the road win. The Broncos improved to 7-2 after wins over Kansas City and Arizona in the previous two weeks. Carolina fell to 3-5.
Nix, Coleman carry Denver's offense
Bo Nix completed 25 of 37 passes for 237 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Pat Bryant caught four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown, while Courtland Sutton added five receptions for 45 yards and a score on nine targets. Jonah Coleman contributed as both a runner and receiver. He rushed 17 times for 57 yards and a touchdown and caught all four of his targets for 31 yards, finishing with 88 yards from scrimmage on 21 touches. Evan Engram added four catches for 33 yards.
Young and Waller produce in defeat
Bryce Young threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns, completing 28 of 39 attempts with one interception. Darren Waller was his most productive target among Carolina's listed performers, catching eight of 10 targets for 90 yards and a touchdown. Tetairoa McMillan supplied four receptions for 56 yards and a score. Tommy Tremble also caught a touchdown, finishing with four receptions for 24 yards. Chuba Hubbard rushed for 79 yards on 16 carries and added four catches for 17 yards. Waller led the game's PPR scoring with 23.0 points, followed by Young at 20.3. Coleman's workload and touchdown yielded 18.8 PPR points, Denver's highest total. Bryant and McMillan each scored 15.6, narrowly ahead of Sutton's 15.5.
Carolina heads to New Orleans
The Panthers visit the New Orleans Saints in Week 10 on Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. ET, looking to end a losing streak that includes defeats against Tampa Bay, Green Bay and Denver.