Broncos Focus on Panthers Showdown as Week 9 Nears
WHO:
denverbroncos.com - The Denver Broncos (6-2) are preparing to play the Carolina Panthers (3-4); Denver is seeking its seventh win and fifth consecutive victory.
denverbroncos.com - Broncos quarterback Bo Nix said Coach Sean Payton emphasizes that every NFL game is important and that the team needs more attention to detail and communication.
denverbroncos.com - Broncos tackle Mike McGlinchey said a next-game mentality is part of the team and its head coach.
denverbroncos.com - Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen called Carolina “a hell of a team,” citing its talent and additions.
denverbroncos.com - Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II said the team’s focus is on the new week and opponent, adding, “It doesn't matter what you do in the past, it matters what you do now.”
denverbroncos.com - Carolina currently leads the NFC South and won the division last season; it faced the Los Angeles Rams in a close Wild Card Weekend game.
denverbroncos.com - Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle scored his second touchdown as a Bronco in Week 8 and was listed as a full participant in Denver’s initial injury report.
denverbroncos.com - Pat Bryant was designated to return from injured reserve and was a full participant. Kris Abrams-Draine, Talanoa Hufanga, Brandon Jones and Eyioma Uwazurike did not practice.
denverbroncos.com - Game broadcast personnel listed were Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker and Evan Washburn; Denver radio personnel were Dave Logan, Rick Lewis and Susie Wargin.
Heavy NFL - Denver beat rival Kansas City and regained the AFC West’s top spot.
WHAT:
denverbroncos.com - Denver beat the Kansas City Chiefs in a Week 8 comeback, including a game-winning goal-line stand by the Broncos’ defense.
denverbroncos.com - Denver has 23 sacks, tied for fourth most in the league; Carolina’s Bryce Young has been sacked the second most times in the NFL.
denverbroncos.com - Carolina’s defense allows 27.6 points per game, fifth most in the league. Denver aims for its 13th win against NFC opponents in its last 14 tries.
denverbroncos.com - Under Payton, Denver is 3-0 in the game before its bye week.
denverbroncos.com - Denver previously followed major comeback wins over the Giants and Eagles with wins over the Cowboys and Jets, respectively.
panthers.com - The article points to Week 9 power rankings from the NFL, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, ESPN, CBS and Pro Football Talk, but provides no rankings.
WHERE:
denverbroncos.com - Denver is traveling to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, to face Carolina.
denverbroncos.com - The Broncos’ prior Week 8 win was against Kansas City; the article also references the team’s travel to London for a previous game against the New York Jets.
WHEN:
denverbroncos.com - The Panthers game is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. MT.
denverbroncos.com - Denver’s Week 10 bye follows the Carolina game.
WHY:
denverbroncos.com - Denver says it must refocus after its Kansas City win because the Carolina matchup is important to its goals and comes before the bye.
HOW:
denverbroncos.com - Nix said the team will refocus through practice, increased attention to detail and communication, and by sticking to its process.
denverbroncos.com - Local CBS games can be streamed on Paramount+; NFL+ offers local and prime-time games on mobile and tablet devices. NFL Sunday Ticket carries out-of-market Sunday afternoon games via YouTube or YouTube TV.
Denver rallied past Kansas City, reclaiming the AFC West lead with a dramatic defensive goal-line stand. The six-and-two Broncos now visit division-leading Carolina, seeking a fifth straight victory. Denver’s defense has 23 sacks, while Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has been sacked frequently.