Denver Broncos @ Carolina Panthers
8-6, 4-3 Away
10
8-6, 4-3 Away
11-3, 8-0 Home
30
11-3, 8-0 Home
Game Leaders
172
J. CutlerQB
21/33, 1 TD, 1 INT
172
253
J. DelhommeQB
17/26, 1 TD, 1 INT
253
51
P.J. PopeRB
7 CAR
51
88
D. WilliamsRB
12 CAR, 1 TD
88
48
B. MarshallWR
5 REC
48
165
S. Smith Sr.WR
9 REC, 1 TD
165
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None
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1
T. BraytonDE
1
9
J. BellCB
9 SOLO
9
10
J. BeasonLB
9 SOLO
10
Team Stats
279
Total Yards
400
2
Turnovers
1
15
1st Downs
18
3-25
Penalties
5-35
6/13
3rd Down
4/10
0/0
4th Down
0/0
1/2
Red Zone
2/2
29:10
Possession
30:50
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 18 |
| Passing 1st downs | 10 | 11 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 4 | 7 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 0 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-13 | 4-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 59 | 56 |
| Total Yards | 279 | 400 |
| Total Drives | 11 | 12 |
| Yards per Play | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| Passing | 158 | 253 |
| Comp/Att | 21/33 | 17/26 |
| Yards per pass | 4.4 | 9.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-14 | 0-0 |
| Rushing | 121 | 147 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 29:10 | 30:50 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 401 | 311 |
| Los Angeles | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | 368 | 340 |
| Kansas City | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 362 | 328 |
| Las Vegas | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 241 | 432 |
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
NFL News
Sean Payton called a fourth-down fake punt against Buffalo Bills
As the Denver Broncos made their run to the AFC Championship earlier this year, ESPN's Seth Wickersham spent all two weeks of the playoffs with coach Sean Payton.
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Sean Payton's second chance: Inside the Denver Broncos' Super Bowl quest
Senior writer Seth Wickersham spent two weeks with NFL football coach Sean Payton ahead of the Denver Broncos-New England Patriots AFC Championship Game.
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Vega Ioane's physicality can become foundation for Ravens' OL
Baltimore used their No. 14 overall pick on Ioane, who became only the second guard selected by the Ravens in the first round.
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