Denver converts 29.7% of its third downs, the worst rate in the NFL, and the Broncos are 6-2. Our Broncos vs Panthers prediction explains how a team wins like that.
The Carolina Panthers concede on 80.0% of opponent red-zone trips, second only to Seattle, and have given up 23 sacks. The Denver Broncos have 23 sacks of their own.
Denver Broncos @ Carolina Panthers
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Broncos vs Panthers: our editor’s props
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Broncos vs Panthers: 2026 form so far
Six wins in eight games and a point differential of +7, against a team that cannot keep anyone out of the end zone. The table sets each attack against what the opposite defence has actually allowed.
Broncos attack against the Panthers defence
| Per game | Broncos offence | Panthers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 180.4 | 208.9 |
| Rushing yards | 92.6 | 140.7 |
| Yards per carry | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Passer rating | 83.6 | 87.8 |
| Touchdowns | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| Third-down conversion | 29.7% | 45.8% |
| Red-zone conversion | 65.2% | 80.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 1.2 | 1.4 |
Panthers attack against the Broncos defence
| Per game | Panthers offence | Broncos allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 261.7 | 227.4 |
| Rushing yards | 102.0 | 127.9 |
| Yards per carry | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Passer rating | 89.2 | 80.4 |
| Touchdowns | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| Third-down conversion | 39.2% | 42.1% |
| Red-zone conversion | 64.0% | 48.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Denver is +7 on the season despite a 6-2 record, and the defence has done all of it: 23 sacks, an 80.4 opponent rating.
Broncos vs Panthers quarterback matchup
Bo Nix has nine touchdown passes to three interceptions at 83.6. Bryce Young has 13 to five at 89.1 but rated 68.0 last week.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | Bo Nix | 20/32, 222 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, 103.9 rtg | 149/250, 1493 yds, 9 TD, 3 INT, 83.6 rtg (8 games) |
| Panthers | Bryce Young | 23/41, 209 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT, 68.0 rtg | 158/269, 1921 yds, 13 TD, 5 INT, 89.1 rtg (7 games) |
Broncos vs Panthers injury report and team news
Denver converts 29.7% of its third downs, the worst rate in the NFL.
Carolina concedes on 80.0% of opponent red-zone trips, second only to Seattle.
Denver has 23 sacks and allows an 80.4 opponent passer rating.
Denver BroncosCarolina PanthersSix and two, and plus seven
Six wins from eight, and a differential of +7. The 29.7% third-down rate is the worst in football, and the Broncos keep winning regardless.
The defence accounts for it: 23 sacks, an 80.4 opponent rating, 48.0% allowed in the red zone.
Carolina is the ideal opponent for a team that cannot sustain drives, conceding 80.0% once opponents reach the red zone.
Players to watch
- Bo Nix (DEN, QB): 1,493 yards and nine scores at an 83.6 rating.
- Courtland Sutton (DEN, WR): Senior target in an attack finishing 65.2% of red-zone trips.
- Bryce Young (CAR, QB): 1,921 yards and 13 scores at an 89.1 rating.
- Tetairoa McMillan (CAR, WR): First read in a passing game worth 1,832 yards.
How to watch Broncos vs Panthers in Canada
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 8 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. CTV shows a Sunday afternoon game in each region, so check your local listings for this one, and RDS has the French-language call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Broncos vs Panthers |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 9, 2026 NFL season |
Broncos vs Panthers prediction and score projection
Our Broncos vs Panthers prediction is Denver by 26-16. The Broncos do not move the ball, but the Panthers give up four of every five red-zone trips.
Signal’s live read on this game updates through the week.
Every Week 9 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9:15 PM | Jaguars @ Ravens | Jaguars 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 10:30 AM | Bengals @ Falcons | Bengals 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Browns @ Saints | Saints 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Cowboys @ Colts | Cowboys 26-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Broncos @ Panthers | Broncos 26-16 | You are here |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Lions @ Dolphins | Lions 30-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Rams @ Commanders | Rams 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Giants @ Eagles | Giants 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Jets @ Chiefs | Chiefs 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 5:05 PM | Texans @ Chargers | Texans 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Cardinals @ Seahawks | Seahawks 30-16 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Packers @ Patriots | Patriots 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Raiders @ 49ers | 49ers 30-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:20 PM | Buccaneers @ Bears | Bears 27-20 | Read |
| Mon 9:15 PM | Bills @ Vikings | Bills 27-24 | Read |
Our NFL hub carries the full card, and Signal rates every Week 9 game on the same model. An inter-conference game, which means the AFC Championship odds and the NFC Championship odds are each in play rather than just one of them.
Broncos vs Panthers FAQ
Denver, clearly. Our Signal model has the Broncos as strong favourites and the live number is in the Signal card on this page. Denver is 6-2; Carolina is 3-4 at -15.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 8, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT, at Bank of America Stadium.
CTV’s Sunday afternoon game is a regional pick, so check your local listings. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
Denver, converting 29.7% — the lowest rate in the NFL, despite a 6-2 record.
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