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Panthers' Decision Not to Give It to Chuba Hubbard on the Goal Line Comes Back to Haunt Them
Denver capitalized on the interception with an 80-yard drive and a go-ahead touchdown, while Bryce Young still threw for 276 yards and three scores.
On Sunday, the Denver Broncos rallied to defeat the Carolina Panthers 26-21 after a crucial fourth-quarter interception by safety Devon Key resulted in a touchback.
The turnover shifted momentum, allowing Denver to advance 80 yards for a go-ahead touchdown on a 9-yard run by Jonah Coleman. Panthers play caller Brad Idzik faced criticism for throwing instead of handing off to Chuba Hubbard on first-and-goal at the 1.
Despite the error, quarterback Bryce Young finished 28 of 39 for 276 yards with three touchdowns, connecting often with tight end Darren Waller, who caught eight passes for 90 yards. Kicker Ryan Fitzgerald struggled, missing a 43-yard field goal attempt.
Facing depth issues at cornerback with starters Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson sidelined, Carolina relied on practice squad callups against Denver. The Panthers now prepare to face the New Orleans Saints next Sunday for sole possession of the NFC South lead.
Reinforcements are on the way as left tackle Ickey Ekwonu is set to return this month from a knee injury. Head coach Dave Canales also plans to open a 21-day practice window for wide receiver Xavier Legette this week.