Panthers vs Broncos Week 8 2024: Final Score 28

Final2024 Week 8

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, COSun, Oct 27, 2024, 4:25 PM ET

Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos, Week 8 2024

Carolina Panthers

Away

Denver Broncos

HomeWon

Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Panthers	7	0	0	7	14
Broncos	0	21	7	0	28

CAR 14DEN 28 Final

Passing leader
Bo Nix
DEN · QB
29.8PPR pts
28/37, 284 YDS, 3 TD, 1 RUSH TD
Top fantasy scorer
Adam Trautman
DEN · TE
18.5PPR pts
4 REC, 85 YDS, 1 TD
Panthers leader
Jalen Coker
CAR · WR
17.8PPR pts
4 REC, 78 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Ja'Quan McMillian
DEN
1 INT, 3 TKL

Broncos 28, Panthers 14: Denver beats Carolina

Denver led 21–7 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter to win 28–14. The Broncos finished with a 400–284 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play.

The Panthers went 5-for-14 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Broncos kept the ball for 33:10.

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Key advantages

+0.8 yards/play DEN 5.5 · CAR 4.7
+116 total yards DEN 400 · CAR 284
+29% third-down rate DEN 65% · CAR 36%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Panthers vs Broncos
Panthers	Stat	Broncos
4.7	Yards per play	5.5

284	Total yards	400

36%	Third-down conversion	65%

Other team stats
60	Plays	73

2	Turnovers	2

26:50	Time of possession	33:10

Scoring Summary

The Broncos scored four touchdowns; the Panthers scored two touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Panthers vs Broncos
Time	Team	Play	CAR	DEN
1st quarter
7:12	CAR	Bryce Young → Xavier Legette, 6-yard TD Takes leadEddy Pineiro XP	7	0
2nd quarter
12:29	DEN	Bo Nix → Nate Adkins, 3-yard TD Ties gameWil Lutz XP	7	7
6:51	DEN	Bo Nix → Adam Trautman, 19-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP	7	14
1:12	DEN	Bo Nix 1-yard TD run Extends leadWil Lutz XP	7	21
3rd quarter
6:49	DEN	Bo Nix → Jaleel McLaughlin, 9-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP	7	28
4th quarter
0:18	CAR	Bryce Young → Jalen Coker, 15-yard TDEddy Pineiro XP	14	28

Fantasy Points: Panthers vs Broncos, Week 8 2024

Fantasy leaders

Bo NixDENQB29.8 PTSQB2
Adam TrautmanDENTE18.5 PTSTE6
Jalen CokerCARWR17.8 PTSWR17
Courtland SuttonDENWR17.1 PTSWR21

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Bo NixDENQB	29.8	QB2	28/37	284	3	0	5	4	1	124.2	Start/Sit →
Bryce YoungCARQB	15.6	QB19	24/37	224	2	2	3	6	0	76.9	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Adam TrautmanDENTE	18.5	TE6	TE	—	—	—	4	4	85	1	Start/Sit →
Jalen CokerCARWR	17.8	WR17	WR	—	—	—	6	4	78	1	Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR	17.1	WR21	WR	—	—	—	11	8	100	0	Start/Sit →
Xavier LegetteCARWR	13.4	WR34	WR	1	0	0	7	4	34	1	Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB	12.6	RB24	RB	8	47	0	1	1	9	1	Start/Sit →
Miles SandersCARRB	11.5	RB27	RB	1	7	0	7	7	38	0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB	9.2	RB34	RB	17	44	0	5	4	8	0	Start/Sit →
Chuba HubbardCARRB	9.1	RB36	RB	15	56	0	2	2	15	0	Start/Sit →
David MooreCARWR	7.9	WR56	WR	—	—	—	5	4	39	0	Start/Sit →
Nate AdkinsDENTE	7.3	TE27	TE	—	—	—	1	1	3	1	Start/Sit →
Devaughn VeleDENWR	5.8	WR68	WR	—	—	—	3	3	28	0	Start/Sit →
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR	4.2	WR80	WR	—	—	—	6	4	22	0	Start/Sit →
Lucas KrullDENTE	3.8	TE44	TE	—	—	—	2	2	18	0	Start/Sit →
Tommy TrembleCARTE	3.3	TE46	TE	—	—	—	3	2	13	0	Start/Sit →
Troy FranklinDENWR	1.9	WR101	WR	1	3	0	2	1	6	0	Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR	1.8	WR103	WR	—	—	—	2	1	8	0
Ja'Tavion SandersCARTE	1.7	TE56	TE	—	—	—	1	1	7	0	Start/Sit →
Audric EstimeDENRB	0.4	RB74	RB	1	4	0	—	—	—	—
Jonathan MingoCARWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	3	0	0	0	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Carolina Panthers

Snap Share

David MooreWR50 snaps82%
Chuba HubbardRB45 snaps74%
Jalen CokerWR42 snaps69%
Xavier LegetteWR38 snaps62%
Tommy TrembleTE37 snaps61%

Target Share34 targets

Miles Sanders21%, 7 targets
Xavier Legette21%, 7 targets
Jalen Coker18%, 6 targets
David Moore15%, 5 targets
Tommy Tremble9%, 3 targets
Other18%, 6 targets

Carry Share20 carries

Chuba Hubbard75%, 15 carries
Bryce Young15%, 3 carries
Miles Sanders5%, 1 carries
Xavier Legette5%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

Courtland SuttonWR61 snaps84%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyWR44 snaps60%
Javonte WilliamsRB42 snaps58%
Adam TrautmanTE41 snaps56%
Nate AdkinsTE35 snaps48%

Target Share37 targets

Courtland Sutton30%, 11 targets
Lil'Jordan Humphrey16%, 6 targets
Javonte Williams14%, 5 targets
Adam Trautman11%, 4 targets
Devaughn Vele8%, 3 targets
Other22%, 8 targets

Carry Share32 carries

Javonte Williams53%, 17 carries
Jaleel McLaughlin25%, 8 carries
Bo Nix16%, 5 carries
Audric Estime3%, 1 carries
Troy Franklin3%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Courtland SuttonDENWR	61	84%	11	30%	0
David MooreCARWR	50	82%	5	15%	0
Chuba HubbardCARRB	45	74%	2	6%	15
Jalen CokerCARWR	42	69%	6	18%	0
Xavier LegetteCARWR	38	62%	7	21%	1
Tommy TrembleCARTE	37	61%	3	9%	0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR	44	60%	6	16%	0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB	42	58%	5	14%	17
Adam TrautmanDENTE	41	56%	4	11%	0
Jonathan MingoCARWR	33	54%	3	9%	0
Nate AdkinsDENTE	35	48%	1	3%	0
Lucas KrullDENTE	27	37%	2	5%	0
Troy FranklinDENWR	27	37%	2	5%	1
Ja'Tavion SandersCARTE	22	36%	1	3%	0
Miles SandersCARRB	21	34%	7	21%	1
Devaughn VeleDENWR	25	34%	3	8%	0
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB	23	32%	1	3%	8
Marvin MimsDENWR	21	29%	2	5%	0
Ian ThomasCARTE	17	28%	0	0%	0
Audric EstimeDENRB	5	7%	0	0%	1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+11.6Adam Trautman18.5 PTS vs 6.9 xFP
Biggest underperformer−10.5Javonte Williams9.2 PTS vs 19.7 xFP
Highest expected volume19.7 xFPBo Nix29.8 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Bo NixDEN · QB	29.8	19.7	+10.1	100%	37 att	—	37	5	16%	0	0%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB	9.2	19.7	−10.5	58%	53% car	—	0	17	53%	5	13%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR	17.1	19.3	−2.2	84%	29% tgt	—	1	0	0%	11	29%
Bryce YoungCAR · QB	15.6	18.4	−2.8	100%	37 att	—	37	3	15%	0	0%
Chuba HubbardCAR · RB	9.1	13.2	−4.1	74%	75% car	—	0	15	75%	2	6%
Miles SandersCAR · RB	11.5	12.6	−1.1	34%	20% tgt	—	0	1	5%	7	20%
Xavier LegetteCAR · WR	13.4	12.6	+0.8	62%	20% tgt	—	0	1	5%	7	20%
Jalen CokerCAR · WR	17.8	10.3	+7.5	69%	17% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	17%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDEN · WR	4.2	10.3	−6.1	60%	16% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	16%
David MooreCAR · WR	7.9	8.6	−0.7	82%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	14%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE	18.5	6.9	+11.6	56%	11% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	11%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB	12.6	6.9	+5.7	32%	25% car	—	0	8	25%	1	3%
Devaughn VeleDEN · WR	5.8	5.1	+0.7	34%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	8%
Jonathan MingoCAR · WR	0.0	5.1	−5.1	54%	9% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	9%
Tommy TrembleCAR · TE	3.3	5.1	−1.8	61%	9% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	9%
Troy FranklinDEN · WR	1.9	4.1	−2.2	37%	5% tgt	—	0	1	3%	2	5%
Lucas KrullDEN · TE	3.8	3.4	+0.4	37%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	5%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR	1.8	3.4	−1.6	29%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	5%
Ja'Tavion SandersCAR · TE	1.7	1.7	0.0	36%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Michael BurtonDEN · RB	3.8	1.7	+2.1	—	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Nate AdkinsDEN · TE	7.3	1.7	+5.6	48%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Sam Franklin Jr.CAR · —	0.0	1.7	−1.7	—	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Audric EstimeDEN · RB	0.4	0.7	−0.3	7%	3% car	—	0	1	3%	0	0%

Team totals: Panthers 35 targets and 20 carries; Broncos 38 targets and 32 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Bryce Young

CAR · QB · 15.6 pts on 18.4 expected

24 of 37 passing for 224 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 3 carries for 6 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Bryce Young →

Bo Nix Ran hot

DEN · QB · 29.8 pts on 19.7 expected

28 of 37 passing for 284 yards, 3 touchdowns; 5 carries for 4 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Bo Nix →

Chuba Hubbard Volume, no payoff

CAR · RB · 9.1 pts on 13.2 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards; 15 carries (75% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.2 expected.

Fewest points since Week 1.

Start/Sit: Chuba Hubbard →

Miles Sanders

CAR · RB · 11.5 pts on 12.6 expected

7 targets (20% of the team's), 7 catches for 38 yards; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for 7 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.6 expected.

Season high in targets (7). Best fantasy game of the season.

Javonte Williams Unlucky

DEN · RB · 9.2 pts on 19.7 expected

5 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 8 yards; 17 carries (53% of the team's) for 44 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Season high in carries (17).

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Courtland Sutton

DEN · WR · 17.1 pts on 19.3 expected

1 of 1 passing for 28 yards; 11 targets (29% of the team's), 8 catches for 100 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.3 expected.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Jalen Coker Ran hot

CAR · WR · 17.8 pts on 10.3 expected

6 targets (17% of the team's), 4 catches for 78 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Season high in targets (6). Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Jalen Coker →

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Unlucky

DEN · WR · 4.2 pts on 10.3 expected

6 targets (16% of the team's), 4 catches for 22 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Lil'Jordan Humphrey →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Carolina Panthers

Stock up: Jalen Coker played 69% of the snaps, up from a 45% season average.
Stock up: David Moore played 82% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.
Stock down: Ja'Tavion Sanders played 36% of the snaps, down from a 58% season average.

Denver Broncos

Stock up: Nate Adkins played 48% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
Stock down: Devaughn Vele played 34% of the snaps, down from a 51% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Panthers defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed to	Panthers D	Broncos D
QBs	20.9	16.4
RBs	30.0	19.9
WRs	34.2	30.8
TEs	14.8	11.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Broncos win probability

Key Swings

−21Young → Legette, 6-yd TD50% → 29%Q1 7:12
+23Nix → Adkins, 3-yd TD27% → 50%Q2 12:29
+25Nix → Trautman, 19-yd TD50% → 75%Q2 6:51
+16Nix 1-yd TD run76% → 92%Q2 1:12
+4Nix → McLaughlin, 9-yd TD96% → >99%Q3 6:49

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Panthers vs Broncos
Carolina Panthers	Measure	Denver Broncos
60	Plays	73
67%	Pass rate	56%
5.4	Yds / dropback	7.3
3.5	Yds / carry	3.2
5/14	Third downs	11/17

Efficiency edge Denver ran 13 more plays and gained 1.9 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
CAR Sanders 20% · Legette 20% · Coker 17%
DEN Sutton 29% · Humphrey 16% · Williams 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Panthers vs Broncos
Result	CAR	DEN
Touchdowns	2	4
Field goals	0	0
Punts	5	3
Turnovers	2	2
Turnovers on downs	2	1

The Panthers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 49-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
The Broncos drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.

All 23 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
DEN	Q1 15:00	3	18	1:21	Fumble
CAR	Q1 13:39	10	49	6:27	Touchdown
DEN	Q1 7:12	9	29	5:18	Punt
CAR	Q1 1:54	3	4	1:30	Punt
DEN	Q1 0:24	7	55	2:55	Touchdown
CAR	Q2 12:29	4	1	2:32	Punt
DEN	Q2 9:57	7	92	3:06	Touchdown
CAR	Q2 6:51	5	18	2:10	Downs
DEN	Q2 4:41	10	48	3:29	Touchdown
CAR	Q2 1:12	3	1	0:22	Punt
DEN	Q2 0:50	5	12	0:50	End of half
CAR	Q3 15:00	3	-1	1:38	Punt
DEN	Q3 13:22	6	19	2:57	Punt
CAR	Q3 10:25	4	4	2:01	Downs
DEN	Q3 8:24	4	23	1:35	Touchdown
CAR	Q3 6:49	7	45	3:55	Interception
DEN	Q3 2:54	3	-2	2:12	Punt
CAR	Q3 0:42	4	7	1:31	Punt
DEN	Q4 14:11	7	28	4:08	Downs
CAR	Q4 10:03	7	43	2:49	Interception
DEN	Q4 7:14	11	78	5:01	Fumble
CAR	Q4 2:13	10	98	1:55	Touchdown
DEN	Q4 0:18	1	-1	0:18	End of game

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Panthers vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The Panthers and Broncos first met in 1997 and have played 9 times since.

All-time series: 7–2Broncos lead, 9 meetings since 1997
Postseason: 1–0Broncos won in 2015
Largest Panthers win: 30–102008
Largest Broncos win: 34–01997

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. P = Panthers win, B = Broncos win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

Week 9 Broncos at Panthers Sun, Nov 8, 2026 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2024 Wk 8 Panthers at Broncos Sun, Oct 27, 2024 DEN 28 CAR 14 DEN W
2022 Wk 12 Broncos at Panthers, 2022 Wk 12 recap Sun, Nov 27, 2022 CAR 23 DEN 10 CAR W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Panthers vs Broncos
Panthers	Stat	Broncos
5-12	Record	10-7

20.1	Points per game	25.0

298.0	Yards per game	324.6

5.1	Yards per play	5.2

31.4	Points allowed per game	18.3

404.5	Yards allowed per game	317.1

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Game info

Round: Week 8
Date: Oct 27, 2024
Kickoff (ET): 4:25 PM
Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
Winner: Denver Broncos
Margin: 14 points
TV: CBS
Attendance: 76,135

Before and after

Carolina Panthers

Previous: Week 7: L 7–40 at Commanders
Next: Week 9: W 23–22 vs Saints

Denver Broncos

Previous: Week 7: W 33–10 at Saints
Next: Week 9: L 10–41 at Ravens

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Panthers vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Panthers vs Broncos Week 8 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 28–14 in Week 8 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on October 27, 2024. See the Broncos' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Panthers vs Broncos?

The final score was Broncos 28, Panthers 14. The Broncos led 21–7 at halftime, and the second half went Panthers 7, Broncos 7.

What happened in the Panthers vs Broncos game?

Denver led 21–7 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter to win 28–14. The Broncos finished with a 400–284 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play. Bo Nix led all players with 28 of 37 passing for 284 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 4 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Panthers vs Broncos?

Bo Nix led the game with 29.8 PPR fantasy points, the QB2 of Week 8, on 28 of 37 passing for 284 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 4 rushing yards and a touchdown. Adam Trautman was next with 18.5 (TE6). See Bo Nix's 2024 game log.

Who led Panthers vs Broncos in passing, rushing and receiving?

Bo Nix (DEN) led all passers with 28 of 37 for 284 yards and 3 touchdowns. Chuba Hubbard (CAR) led in rushing with 15 carries for 56 yards. Courtland Sutton (DEN) led in receiving with 8 catches for 100 yards.

How many fantasy points did Bo Nix score against the Panthers?

Bo Nix scored 29.8 fantasy points against the Panthers in Week 8 of the 2024 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 28 of 37 passing for 284 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 4 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Panthers vs Broncos?

Adam Trautman outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 18.5 PPR points on 6.9 xFP (+11.6). Javonte Williams fell furthest short, with 9.2 points on 19.7 xFP (−10.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Panthers vs Broncos?

Bo Nix had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 29.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Broncos beat the Panthers?

The Broncos beat the Panthers 28–14 because they averaged 5.5 yards per play to 4.7 and outgained them 400–284.

What is the all-time Panthers vs Broncos record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 7–2 across 9 meetings since 1997, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

Have the Panthers and Broncos played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the Broncos won Super Bowl L 24–10 over the Panthers after the 2015 season.

When did the Panthers and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 8 of 2024, they last met in the 2022 season on November 27, 2022, when the Panthers beat the Broncos 23–10.

What is the Panthers vs Broncos record since 2021?

The series is tied 1–1 across 2 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.