Broncos defeat Panthers 26-21 as Jonah Coleman runs for 57 yards and 1 TD

Automated recap from game data · November 9, 2026 at 4:55 AM ET · Bank of America Stadium

The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 26-21 on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte before a crowd of 73,075. The Broncos moved to 7-2, while the Panthers fell to 3-5.

The Broncos built a 13-7 halftime lead, then held on as the Panthers won the second half 14-13.

The Broncos were out-gained 353-312 but won the turnover battle 2-1. The Broncos converted 6 of 10 third downs and held the ball for 31:55.

Jonah Coleman of the Broncos earned Game MVP. Coleman ran 17 times for 57 yards and a touchdown.

For the Panthers, Bryce Young completed 28 of 39 passes for 276 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception.

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	T
DEN	10	3	0	13	26
CAR	0	7	7	7	21

How the game turned

Broncos win probability

Biggest swing: Broncos went from 66% to 98% on one play in the fourth quarter.

Q4 1:24(No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Young sacked at DEN 44 for -8 yards (N.Bonitto). FUMBLES (N.Bonitto) [N.Bonitto], RECOVERED by DEN-N.Bonitto at DEN 44.The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Scoring plays

Time	Team	Play	DEN-CAR
Q1 11:09	DEN	Wil Lutz 26 Yd Field Goal	3-0
Q1 1:23	DEN	Courtland Sutton 3 Yd pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz Kick)	10-0
Q2 1:27	CAR	Tommy Tremble 10 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)	10-7
Q2 0:04	DEN	Wil Lutz 48 Yd Field Goal	13-7
Q3 11:30	CAR	Darren Waller 15 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)	13-14
Q4 10:17	DEN	Jonah Coleman 9 Yd Rush (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)	19-14
Q4 5:41	DEN	Pat Bryant 26 Yd pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz Kick)	26-14
Q4 3:05	CAR	Tetairoa McMillan 4 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)	26-21

Team stats

DEN		CAR
312	Total yards	353
230	Passing yards	257
82	Rushing yards	96
27	First downs	28
6-10	Third down	3-10
0-0	Fourth down	3-3
2-4	Red zone	3-4
1	Turnovers	2
1-7	Sacks allowed	3-19
8-50	Penalties	13-119
31:55	Time of possession	28:05