Denver’s 26-21 win over Carolina came on Sunday, 2026-11-08 Eastern, today.
Denver built a 10-0 first-quarter lead and carried a 13-7 advantage into halftime. Carolina answered with a seven-point third quarter to move ahead 14-13, but Denver’s 13-7 fourth quarter reclaimed the lead and sealed a 26-21 win. The Broncos finished with 312 total yards to Carolina’s 353, while the Panthers gained more net passing yards, 257-230. Carolina quarterback Bryce Young completed 28 of 39 passes for 276 yards and three touchdown passes, and added 13 rushing yards. Denver quarterback Bo Nix went 25 of 37 for 237 yards and two touchdown passes, while Jonah Coleman totaled 88 yards—57 rushing and 31 receiving—with a touchdown. Darren Waller led Carolina with 90 receiving yards on eight catches and a touchdown. Carolina recorded three sacks to Denver’s one, but the Panthers’ two turnovers and 13 penalties for 119 yards proved costly against Denver’s one turnover and eight penalties for 50 yards.
Key Performers
Bryce Young, CAR: 28/39, 276 passing yards, 13 rushing yards, 3 TD passes. Bo Nix, DEN: 25/37, 237 passing yards, 2 rushing yards, 2 TD passes. Darren Waller, CAR: 8 receptions, 90 receiving yards, 1 TD.
Standings Impact
Denver moves to 7-2 and extends its winning streak to five, while Carolina falls to 3-5. The Broncos remain ahead in the standings with a 6-2 record entering the game, compared with Carolina’s 3-4.
DYMA Insight
Carolina outgained Denver by 41 yards and converted all three fourth-down attempts, yet two turnovers and 119 penalty yards erased that edge. Denver’s defense made the difference by protecting its smaller yardage total and taking better care of the ball.