Darnold leads Panthers past reeling Broncos 23-10
— Sam Darnold has been waiting more than 10 months for another chance to prove he can lead the Carolina Panthers.
National Football League
FINAL
Denver Broncos
10
Carolina Panthers
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| CAR | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
Bank of America Stadium · 70,644 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | W 26-21 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | W 28-24 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Arizona Cardinals | W 30-16 | NFL |
| 10/15/26 | vs Seattle Seahawks | W 17-14 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | W 23-17 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:19 10-23
Brandon Johnson 1 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Brandon McManus Kick)
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Field Goal 8:59 3-23
Eddy Pineiro 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:33 3-20
Eddy Pineiro 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:21 3-17
Sam Darnold 1 Yd Fumble Recovery (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Field Goal 4:42 3-10
Eddy Pineiro 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:11 3-7
Brandon McManus 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:30 0-7
DJ Moore 5 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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CAR
7 plays, 22 yards, 2:55 · End of Game
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CAR
7 plays, 22 yards, 2:55 · End of Game
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DEN 2:55
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:24 · Downs
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DEN 3:19
14 plays, 77 yards, 5:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:19 10-23
Brandon Johnson 1 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Brandon McManus Kick)
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CAR 8:59
7 plays, 17 yards, 4:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:59 3-23
Eddy Pineiro 36 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 13:24
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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CAR 13:33
7 plays, 67 yards, 2:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:33 3-20
Eddy Pineiro 26 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 0:52
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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CAR 1:54
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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DEN 4:12
6 plays, 7 yards, 3:09 · Punt
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CAR 7:21
10 plays, 72 yards, 6:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:21 3-17
Sam Darnold 1 Yd Fumble Recovery (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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DEN 13:34
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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DEN
5 plays, 33 yards, 0:30 · Missed FG
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CAR 0:30
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:24 · Punt
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DEN 0:54
5 plays, 15 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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CAR 1:48
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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DEN 3:56
3 plays, 52 yards, 0:46 · Fumble
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CAR 4:42
10 plays, 51 yards, 5:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:42 3-10
Eddy Pineiro 42 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 10:11
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:11 3-7
Brandon McManus 27 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 12:46
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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CAR 0:30
11 plays, 71 yards, 7:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:30 0-7
DJ Moore 5 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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DEN 7:30
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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CAR 9:33
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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DEN 11:05
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:35 · Punt
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CAR 12:40
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:20 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
DEN
CAR
14
1st Downs
19
8
Passing 1st downs
9
4
Rushing 1st downs
10
2
1st downs from penalties
0
4-14
3rd down efficiency
2-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
57
Total Plays
65
246
Total Yards
349
4.3
Yards per Play
5.4
13
Total Drives
12
125
Passing
164
19/35
Comp/Att
11/19
3.3
Yards per pass
8.6
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-17
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
121
Rushing
185
19
Rushing Attempts
46
6.4
Yards per rush
4.0
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
4-44
Penalties
4-34
2
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
22:57
Possession
37:03
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- AJ Dillon Out
- Haynes King Out
- Bobby Okereke Out
- Jaelan Phillips Out
- Will Lee III Out
Denver Broncos
- Riley Moss Questionable
- Jaylen Waddle Questionable
- Lil'Jordan Humphrey Out
- Talanoa Hufanga Out
- Sam Ehlinger Out
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