Broncos vs Panthers predictions, graded
Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers · Week 9, 2026 · Sun, Nov 8 · Final: Broncos 26, Panthers 21 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Broncos vs Panthers? Of 17 pundits with a call on record, 14 take the Broncos and 3 take the Panthers. 8 named a score; the median has the Broncos by 5. The Broncos won 26-21, so 14 of 17 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 84 out of 100.
Who the room took
17 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callBroncos vs Panthers picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 5 Broncos
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Broncos
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 Broncos
- Locked On Broncos (podcast)Panthers 1, Broncos 1
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)Panthers 1, Broncos 1
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Broncos 3, Panthers 1.
Broncos vs Panthers score predictions
8 pundits named a score; the median call is Broncos by 5, and the final was Broncos by 5.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Pete PriscoBroncos 26, Panthers 20Hit · 98
- Chris SimmsBroncos 28, Panthers 24Hit · 98
- Jordan DajaniBroncos 23, Panthers 20Hit · 95
- Jared DubinBroncos 23, Panthers 17Hit · 98
- Jordan DajaniBroncos 24, Panthers 20Hit · 98
- Tyler SullivanBroncos 21, Panthers 20Hit · 90
- Richard ShermanBroncos 28, Panthers 15Hit · 81
- Mitchell EisensteinPanthers 22, Broncos 20Close · 43
- John BreechBroncos 24, Panthers 17Hit · 95
Broncos at Panthers: how they came in
The Broncos are 6-2 and have won 4 straight; the Panthers are 3-4 and have lost 2 straight. On win totals, 15 pundits put the Broncos at 10.9 wins on average, and 12 pundits put the Panthers at 7.4 wins on average.
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Record coming in
- 6-2 · won 4 straight · 172 scored, 165 allowed
- Last games
- W 28-24 vs Chiefs Week 8
- W 30-16 at Cardinals Week 7
- W 17-14 vs Seahawks Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 24th, defense 7th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 10.9 · 9.5 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 8 Broncos games
- Record coming in
- 3-4 · lost 2 straight · 178 scored, 193 allowed
- Last games
- L 19-27 at Packers Week 8
- L 13-43 vs Buccaneers Week 7
- W 25-14 at Eagles Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 13th, defense 28th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 7.4 · 2 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 7 Panthers games
Broncos and Panthers players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Broncos
- Bo NixStarting QB · QB
1,730 passing yards · 11 TD, 4 INT · 60.6% completions · 116 rushing yards · 9 games · 18th in the NFL in passing yards
Bo Nix to finish QB1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“Nix offers a relatively safe floor but might have a limited ceiling. Consider him a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2.” the article →
Bo Nix to be 1st on the depth chart
“If practice continues to go as it has, fans can expect Nix to be ready to go for the Week 1 away game.” the article →
- J.K. DobbinsRB1 · RB
324 rushing yards on 98 carries · 3 TD · 9 catches for 31 · 9 games · 29th in the NFL in rushing yards
J.K. Dobbins to be 1st on the depth chart
“So Dobbins is back... I think Dobbins gets a majority of the early down carries and the goal line carries.” the article →
“That leaves him as a touchdown-dependent FLEX.” the article →
- Jaylen WaddleWR1 · WR
30 catches for 337 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 57th in the NFL in receiving yards
Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (drafted as a WR2)
“Waddle is one of my flag-plant players this year and can easily be drafted as a WR2 with WR1 upside.” the article →
Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart
“a franchise quarterback on a rookie deal and a new WR1 in Jaylen Waddle” the article →
- Evan EngramTE1 · TE
17 catches for 169 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 137th in the NFL in receiving yards
- Nik BonittoSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Alex SingletonTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 50 solo tackles · 9 games · 2nd in the NFL in solo tackles
Panthers
- Bryce YoungStarting QB · QB
2,197 passing yards · 16 TD, 6 INT · 60.4% completions · 8 games · 8th in the NFL in passing yards
Bryce Young: a roster call with no direction stated
“I don't expect a Bryce Young extension. I believe that he'll play in year four.” the article →
Bryce Young to finish top 8 at his position, by an unstated measure
“And he is a top eight quarterback in this league, and he's not eighth.” the article →
- Chuba HubbardRB1 · RB
619 rushing yards on 134 carries · 7 TD · 26 catches for 167 · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in rushing yards
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“The projected starter is Chuba Hubbard” the article →
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“he is probably again the clear lead for the Panthers this week” the article →
- Tetairoa McMillanWR1 · WR
46 catches for 625 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
“His favorite Round 3 targets include ... Tetairoa McMillan” the article →
Tetairoa McMillan to fall short of his draft cost (a top 20 wide receiver price tag)
“And I cannot pay this price tag for Tedderow and McMillan where he is going... So Ted Romig Millen, a top 20 wide receiver price tag. No, thank you” the article →
- Darren WallerTE1 · TE
23 catches for 299 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 67th in the NFL in receiving yards
Darren Waller to be cut
“Darren Waller , TE, Panthers” the article →
- Princely UmanmielenSack leader · LB
3 sacks · 12 solo tackles · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
- Devin LloydTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 31 solo tackles · 2 interceptions · 7 games · 45th in the NFL in solo tackles
Devin Lloyd to win Defensive Player of the Year
“He should be considered the early favorite for Defensive Player of the Year.” the article →
Every call on Broncos at Panthers
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Denver Broncos 26 — Panthers 20
Pick: Broncos 26, Panthers 20
Denver Broncos to beat Carolina Panthers
Bolles and the rest of his offensive line mates should be able to weather the Panthers' toothless pass-rush, and the Broncos likely coast to an easier victory than most other weeks.
Denver Broncos 28 — Panthers 24
I'm gonna go Broncos 2824 here.
Denver Broncos to beat Carolina
But a field goal for Denver right now... I like Denver. Alright. Cover, win
Carolina Panthers to beat Denver
I think Carolina is going to win outright. I think this is a game Denver, after that huge Chiefs win, they don't get quite the late-game heroics
Denver Broncos to beat Panthers
Yeah. I think I'm gonna take the Broncos based on that discussion that we just had there.
Denver Broncos to beat Panthers
I'm also gonna go with the Broncos here... I think they just, again, natural answers for them.
Denver Broncos 23 — Panthers 20
Jordan Dajani — Broncos (-2.5) 23-20 over Panthers.
Denver Broncos 23 — Panthers 17
Prediction: Broncos 23, Panthers 17
Denver Broncos 24 — Panthers 20
Prediction: Broncos 24, Panthers 20
Denver Broncos 21 — Panthers 20
Broncos 21, Panthers 20
Denver Broncos 28 — Carolina Panthers 15
I got the Broncos in this one... Give me Denver 28 to... 15.
Carolina Panthers 22 — Denver Broncos 20
I'm calling the upset here. Carolina... 22-20 Carolina upset of the week
Denver Broncos 26 — Panthers 20
Pick: Broncos 26, Panthers 20
Denver Broncos 24 — Panthers 17
Broncos 24-17 over Panthers
Denver Broncos to beat Carolina
Unless Carolina could beat Denver. / That would surprise me.
- Hit · 100The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Game Outcome Picks2026 season
Denver Broncos to beat Panthers
Week nine, you are at home against the Broncos. ... that defense is still just too good. I'm I'm gonna give that one to the Broncos.
a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 28, 2026 Denver Broncos to beat Carolina
you had the Broncos dropping that one on the road against Carolina. I've still got them winning
Carolina Panthers to beat Denver Broncos
you had the Broncos dropping that one on the road against Carolina... it is a loss in my opinion on this one