The Panthers erased a halftime deficit with two third-quarter touchdown passes to take a one-point lead into the fourth.
Denver opened with a touchdown and field goal, added another field goal in the second quarter, and carried a 13-7 halftime lead before Carolina’s two third-quarter touchdown passes put the Panthers ahead 14-13. Bryce Young is 19-of-25 for 189 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Darren Waller has seven catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. Carolina has outgained Denver 285-180 and holds edges in first downs, 21-18, and possession, 23:22 to 21:38, despite 11 penalties for 106 yards. The 3-4 Panthers, ranked 19th in DYMA’s power index, are trying to snap a two-game skid against 6-2 Denver, which entered on a four-game win streak and ranks 14th. Bo Nix has 147 passing yards and a touchdown as Denver looks to regain the lead in the fourth quarter.
Key Performers
Bryce Young, CAR: 189 passing yards, 2 TDs Darren Waller, CAR: 7 catches, 90 yards, 1 TD Bo Nix, DEN: 147 passing yards, 1 TD