Denver Broncos defeat Carolina Panthers 26-21: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NFL · Denver Broncos 26, Carolina Panthers 21
The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 26-21 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium. The Denver Broncos covered the spread as 3-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 44.5, with 47 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers final score and game recap
The Denver Broncos led 10-0 after the first quarter and 13-7 at halftime. The Carolina Panthers outscored the Denver Broncos 14-13 in the second half. The Denver Broncos trailed by 1 point after the third quarter and came back to win.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Bo Nix (Denver Broncos): 25/37 passing for 237 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Jonah Coleman (Denver Broncos): 17 carries for 57 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Bryce Young (Carolina Panthers): 28/39 passing for 276 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Darren Waller (Carolina Panthers): 8 catches for 90 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers?
The Denver Broncos covered the spread as 3-point favorites, winning by 5 points.
The spread opened at Denver Broncos -2.5 and closed at Denver Broncos -3.
Did Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 47 points combined against a closing total of 44.5, over by 2.5. 20 of the 47 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 44 and closed at 44.5.
How did AiQ's Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Denver Broncos to win at -148, a win (+$67.57 on a $100 bet).
Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half spread: Denver Broncos -2.5 covered, paying -108.
- First-half total 21.5: the under, paying -110, with 20 points scored.
- Carolina Panthers team total 20.5: the over, paying -120, with 21 scored.
- Denver Broncos team total 23.5: the over, paying -128, with 26 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Denver Broncos won the first quarter, paying -135.
- First-half moneyline: Denver Broncos won the first half, paying -148.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the over, paying -105, with 10 points scored.
Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Denver Broncos at -162 and the Carolina Panthers at +135. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Denver Broncos a 59% favorite. The Denver Broncos won as the favorite at -162: $61.73 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Denver Broncos, the price before the game was -148: priced below fair (−0.8% value).
The spread moved toward the Denver Broncos between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 44 to 44.5, and the game went over.
Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Denver Broncos 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 7 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 5 times. That made it five straight wins for the Denver Broncos.
This result left the Carolina Panthers 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Carolina Panthers.
What's next for Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers?
Next for the Denver Broncos: the Las Vegas Raiders at home on Sunday, November 22, 2026. Next for the Carolina Panthers: at the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, November 15, 2026.