Game Reset
- Carolina Panthers (4-8) vs. Denver Broncos (4-8)
- Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, N.C.
- CBS | 1 pm ET
- Injury Report | Depth Chart
History: Panthers vs. Broncos
- Carolina is 1-5 all-time against the Broncos, with a 1-1 record at home.
- The Panthers played Denver in Super Bowl 50, falling, 24-10.
- Current Streak: Broncos W3
- Last matchup: Denver won the Super Bowl rematch, 21-20, in Week 1 of the 2016 season when Carolina missed a game-winning field goal attempt.
Notable Connections
Panthers
- Tackle Russell Okung played one season in Denver in 2016.
- Center Matt Paradis was drafted by the Broncos in 2014 and played five years with Denver.
- Guard Michael Schofield was drafted by Denver in 2014 and spent three seasons with the Broncos.
Broncos
- Head coach Vic Fangio was Carolina's defensive coordinator from 1995-98.
- Quarterbacks coach Mike Shula was in Carolina from 2011-17, serving as offensive coordinator from 2013-17.
Denver enters the game with one of the NFL's best red-zone defenses. The Broncos rank second in the NFL in red-zone defense, allowing touchdowns on just 47.7 percent of red-zone drives.
Former N.C. State standout Bradley Chubb leads the Broncos with 7.5 sacks, to go with nine tackles for loss.
After missing Week 12 due to COVID-19 protocols, quarterback Drew Lock is back leading the offense. Lock has 1,918 passing yards with nine touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He's been far more effective outside the pocket this season, completing 84 percent of his passes for a 146.2 rating on rollouts or boot plays, while he's completed just 57 percent of his passes in the pocket for a 63.8 rating.
| Category | Panthers | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 354.8 (20th) | 325.6 (25th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 106.4 (20th) | 118.9 (12th) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 248.4 (15th) | 206.7 (26th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 22 (t-12th) | 24 (t-14th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 40.7 (20th) | 37.6 (28th) |
| Points/Game | 23.3 (21st) | 18.8 (31st) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 364.3 (20th) | 350.2 (14th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 115.1 (15th) | 131.5 (26th) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 249.3 (19th) | 218.7 (9th) |
| Sacks | 18 (t-26th) | 32 (t-8th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 51.3 (31st) | 38.9 (12th) |
| Turnover Margin | +4 (t-9th) | -17 (32nd) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 25.0 (16th) | 26.7 (21st) |
Stat Nuggets To Know
Team
- Carolina is 12-13 all-time in games after bye weeks, but the Panthers have won four of the last five such games.
- Carolina has at least one takeaway in 11 straight games, their longest streak since Week 4 of 2015 to Week 2 of 2016.
- The Panthers lead the NFL with 12 fumble recoveries, their most in one season since 2015 (15).
- Carolina is plus-4 in turnover margin (t-9th), while the Broncos rank last at negative-17.
- Denver ranks second by allowing touchdowns on just 47.7 percent of red-zone drives. Carolina's offense is tied for 25th with touchdowns on 55.0 percent of red-zone drives.
- Since Carolina's 2018 comeback from down 17-0 in Philadelphia, the Panthers are 0-22 when trailing or tied at halftime and 14-5 when leading.
Individual
- Wide receiver Robby Anderson ranks 11th in the NFL with 912 receiving yards. He's just 30 yards away from passing his career high of 941, set in 2017 with the Jets.
- Running back Mike Davis ranks fourth in the NFL with 27 broken tackles. His broken tackle percentage of 15.2 leads all players with at least 15 broken tackles on the season.
- Linebacker Jeremy Chinn is the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Month, becoming the first Panther to ever win two Defensive Rookie of the Month awards. Chinn, who leads all rookies with 86 tackles, is first in defensive TDs (2), tied for first in fumble recoveries (2), third in defensive snaps played (710), tied for fifth in passes defensed (5), tied for sixth in forced fumbles (1) and tied for sixth in interceptions (1).
- Defensive end Brian Burns is second in tackles among defensive ends (46) and is tied for seventh in QB pressures (29).
Carolina is 1-6 all-time against Denver with a 1-2 record at home.
Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 Levi's Stadium Santa Clara, CA Sunday, February 7, 2016
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster, center, is tackled at the line of scrimmage by Denver Broncos linebacker Al Wilson, bottom center, in the first quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Denver. Broncos' Monsanto Pope (75) and Marco Coleman (92) are also in on the play. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 Levi's Stadium Santa Clara, CA Sunday, February 7, 2016
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers on November 9,1997. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 34-0. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
This is a 2016 photo of of the Carolina Panthers NFL football team. This image reflects the 2016 active roster as of May 12, 2016 when this images was taken. (AP Photo)
This is a 2016 photo of of the Carolina Panthers NFL football team. This image reflects the 2016 active roster as of May 12, 2016 when this images was taken. (AP Photo)
This is a 2016 photo of of the Carolina Panthers NFL football team. This image reflects the 2016 active roster as of May 12, 2016 when this images was taken. (AP Photo)
This is a 2016 photo of of the Carolina Panthers NFL football team. This image reflects the 2016 active roster as of May 12, 2016 when this images was taken. (AP Photo)
This is a 2016 photo of of the Carolina Panthers NFL football team. This image reflects the 2016 active roster as of May 12, 2016 when this images was taken. (AP Photo)
This is a 2016 photo of of the Carolina Panthers NFL football team. This image reflects the 2016 active roster as of May 12, 2016 when this images was taken. (AP Photo)
This is a 2016 photo of of the Carolina Panthers NFL football team. This image reflects the 2016 active roster as of May 12, 2016 when this images was taken. (AP Photo)
Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 Levi's Stadium Santa Clara, CA Sunday, February 7, 2016
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Maa Tanuvasa (98) stops Carolina Panthers running back Fred Lane (33) during an NFL game on November 9,1997. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 34-0. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 Levi's Stadium Santa Clara, CA Sunday, February 7, 2016
Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 Levi's Stadium Santa Clara, CA Sunday, February 7, 2016
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is upended by a Denver Broncos player during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) under center during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Denver won 36-14. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox, center, embraces Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson, left, and James Anderson, right, after an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Denver won 36-14. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 Levi's Stadium Santa Clara, CA Sunday, February 7, 2016
Denver Broncos' Willis McGahee (23) runs as Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) and Greg Hardy (76) defend during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) fights for extra yards after making a reception during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Denver won 36-14. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) is upended by Denver Broncos' Chris Harris (25) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Mark Carrier (83) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos Nov. 9, 1997, Denver. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) stretches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown as he is tackled by Denver Broncos' Rahim Moore (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) reacts after a catch during the second quarter of the Panthers' 30-10 win over the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler (6) tries to escape Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) during the second quarter of the Panthers' 30-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Denver Broncos' Eddie Royal, top, misses a catch in the end zone as Carolina Panthers' Ken Lucas, bottom, defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) reacts as he runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) runs in for a touchdown as Denver Broncos' Josh Bell (34) and Dre' Bly (32) persue during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) looks back over his shoulder as he heads downfield after intercepting a pass in the endzone and returning it 101 yards to the opposite 3-yard line during the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Denver. Denver Broncos fullback Kyle Johnson (39) chases him. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams (52) dives as he tries to stop Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) from scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer (16) gets a pass off despite the defensive pressure of Carolina Panthers defensive end Micheal Rucker during the second quarter in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos Steve Atwater (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers Nov. 9, 1997, in Denver. (Allen Kee via AP)
Denver Broncos running back Reuben Droughns, left, is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers after a 32-yard run in the first quarter in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis (30) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers Nov. 9, 1997, at Mile High Stadium in Denver. (Allen Kee via AP)
