Broncos vs. Panthers Game Thread: Week 9, 2026

Taking Denver, and I'm doing it from the recliner with a wing in each hand. The Broncos are 6-2 on a four-game win streak, and they just outlasted KC 28-24 after grinding out an overtime win over Seattle. Carolina gave up 43 to Tampa Bay and 27 to Green Bay, and a defense that leaky is how you end up 3-4. Denver's passer rating of 83.6 won't win any beauty contests, but if you can't stop the run, you can't win, and Carolina has not stopped anybody lately.