The Broncos roll into Charlotte riding a four-game winning streak, and they’ll try to keep it going Sunday when they face the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium at 1:00 p.m. ET on Nov. 8.
Denver comes in at 6-2 after knocking off the Chiefs 28-24 at home on Sunday, Nov. 1.
The Broncos have leaned on a balanced profile this season, averaging 21.5 points and 279.3 yards per game while giving up 20.6 points. Bo Nix has thrown for 1,493 yards with 9 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, J.K.
Dobbins has added 306 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, Zach Allen leads the defense with 4.5 sacks, and Alex Singleton tops the team with 101 tackles.
Carolina, meanwhile, is looking to stop a two-game skid after falling to the Packers 27-19 on Thursday, Oct. 29 on the road. The Panthers are putting up 25.4 points and 383.1 yards per game, but they’ve also allowed 27.6 points.
Bryce Young has passed for 1,921 yards with 13 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, while Chuba Hubbard has run for 540 yards and 5 touchdowns. On defense, Princely Umanmielen leads the team with 3 sacks and Bobby Okereke leads with 49 tackles.
The Broncos sit first in the AFC West and are 4-0 at home and 2-2 on the road. The Panthers are fourth in the National Football Conference and are 1-2 at home and 2-2 on the road. This will be the first meeting between the teams this season.
Denver lists Kris Abrams-Draine, Brandon Jones and Nick Gargiulo as out and Talanoa Hufanga, Dondrea Tillman and Pat Bryant as questionable. Carolina lists Damien Lewis, Will Lee III, Bobby Okereke, Jaelan Phillips and Ikem Ekwonu as out and Corey Bullock and Torricelli Simpkins III as questionable.
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