Broncos Triumph with Strong Performance Against Carolina Panthers

Broncos Showcase Dominance Against Panthers

DENVER — The Broncos have earned a key home win in Week 8.
After an early turnover set up a Carolina score that left Denver trailing 7-0, the Broncos responded with 28 unanswered points to put the game out of reach and secure the team’s second home victory of the season.

Incredible Turnaround

Led by quarterback Bo Nix, who posted the best game of his young career, the Broncos put together three consecutive touchdown drives to take a 21-7 lead into halftime. Denver’s defense allowed a touchdown on the final Carolina drive but otherwise shut the Panthers' offense down after the initial moments en route to the team’s fifth win in six games.

Game-Changing Moment

• The Broncos turned the ball over on their first possession of the game and quickly found themselves down 7-0.
• Denver’s defense forced a three-and-out on Carolina’s next possession, setting up the Broncos’ first scoring drive.
• With that, Denver took control and never looked back, scoring 28 unanswered points to secure the victory.

Defining Statistics

Denver found success sustaining drives in Week 8, posting the team’s best third-down performance of the season. The Broncos were 11-of-17 on third down, a significant improvement that allowed them to maintain momentum through the game.

Memorable Highlight

With under 7 minutes remaining in the first half, tight end Adam Trautman made a one-handed touchdown reception, giving the Broncos a lead they would never relinquish.

Box-Score Standouts

• Adam Trautman: 85 receiving yards, 1 touchdown
• Bo Nix: 28-of-37 passes, 284 yards, 3 touchdowns
• Pat Surtain II: 3rd interception of the season
• Nik Bonitto: 6th consecutive game with a sack
• Courtland Sutton: 8 receptions for 100 yards