Panthers lose third straight as Broncos win fifth in a row

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 00:26 · Archive

The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 26-21 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory.

The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 26-21 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to five games. Bo Nix threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns for Denver, with Jonah Coleman rushing for 57 yards and a score and both Courtland Sutton and Pat Bryant catching touchdown passes. Bryce Young completed 28 of 39 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns for Carolina.

The game remained close throughout, with Denver holding a 13-7 halftime lead. Carolina tied the game early in the third quarter before Denver pulled ahead. The Panthers had an opportunity to win late but fell short. The crucial play came with 1:24 remaining when Broncos defensive end Nik Bonitto strip-sacked Young and recovered the fumble. Nix then converted a third-down quarterback sneak to secure the victory.

Denver has now won 16 consecutive one-score games. Broncos coach Sean Payton said such success "is not by accident", while Nix praised his team's composure in tight contests. The loss was Carolina's third consecutive defeat.

How it is being reported

• Bo Nix throws for 2 TDs, Broncos win key challenge to beat Panthers 26-21 for fifth straight victoryBo Nix threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns and the Broncos benefitted from a momentum-turning coach’s challenge to beat the Carolina Panthers 26-21 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.Live5News · 9 Nov, 00:08
• Panthers lose third straight game in 26-21 loss to the BroncosThe Carolina Panthers lost their third straight game 26-21 to the Denver Broncos on Sunday.WISTV · 9 Nov, 00:06

In this story: Denver Broncos · Carolina Panthers · Bo Nix · Bryce Young · Nik Bonitto

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