Broncos Smother Panthers, Take 10-0 Lead After 15-Yard Quarter

After the first quarter Sunday, Denver leads 10-0 on a touchdown pass from Bo Nix to Courtland Sutton and a field goal. Nix has completed 6 of 11 passes for 63 yards, while Sutton’s 3-yard catch delivered the touchdown. Denver has piled up 95 total yards and 10 first downs; Carolina has managed just 15 yards and one first down on seven plays. The 6-2 Broncos, winners of four straight, have seized control against a 3-4 Panthers team coming off two consecutive losses.