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Broncos beat Panthers 26-21 for fifth consecutive win
Nik Bonitto’s strip-sack preserved Denver’s lead as the Broncos improved to 7-2 and extended their one-score winning streak to 17 games.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 26-21 on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, securing their fifth consecutive victory and extending their NFL-record streak to 16 consecutive one-score game wins.
Denver faced Carolina without safeties Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones, while cornerback Riley Moss suffered a concussion in the second half, leaving the Broncos' secondary depleted against Carolina's passing attack.
Safety Devon Key recorded a game-changing interception after the ball deflected off Carolina tight end Tommy Tremble's forearm on first-and-goal in the third quarter, shifting momentum decisively toward Denver.
Quarterback Bo Nix completed 25-of-37 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns, including a 26-yard strike to receiver Pat Bryant, while running back Jonah Coleman added a 9-yard rushing touchdown.
Denver holds a 7-2 record entering the bye week, preserving their lead in the AFC West and remaining firmly positioned in the hunt for the conference's top playoff seed.