Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 28–14 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 7–34 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Adam Trautman
- Top passer
- Byron Young
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left intended for 18-J.Coker INTERCEPTED b…
- Game date
- 2024-10-27
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 28–14 on 2024-10-27. Adam Trautman posted a game-high +6.98 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 34 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(7:15) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-X.Legette for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Franklin-Myers].
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(12:34) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 45-N.Adkins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(6:56) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 82-A.Trautman for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:16) 10-B.Nix up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:57) 10-J.Hekker punts 44 yards to DEN 25, Center-44-J.Jansen, fair catch by 19-M.Mims.
(6:55) (No Huddle) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 18-J.Coker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:15TD Xavier LegettePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 6
- Score
- 6-0
(7:15) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-X.Legette for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Franklin-Myers].
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:12XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-0
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:34TD Nate AdkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 7-6
(12:34) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 45-N.Adkins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:29TD Wil LutzPoints+7
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:56TD Adam TrautmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 19
- Score
- 7-13
(6:56) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 82-A.Trautman for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:51XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:16TD Bo NixPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 7-20
(1:16) 10-B.Nix up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:12XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-21
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:57TD Johnny HekkerPoints+7
- Yard line
- DEN 69
- Score
- 7-21
(:57) 10-J.Hekker punts 44 yards to DEN 25, Center-44-J.Jansen, fair catch by 19-M.Mims.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:55TD Jaleel McLaughlinPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 7-27
(6:55) (No Huddle) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:49XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-28
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:23TD Jalen CokerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 13-28
(:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 18-J.Coker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:18XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 14-28
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Adam Trautman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 2Jalen Coker · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 3Jaleel McLaughlin · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4
Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Passing · +3.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.61 EPA/play - 5
Michael Burton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.61 EPA/play - 6Xavier Legette · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7
Devaughn Vele · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 8Nate Adkins · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Adam Trautman — DEN · Receiving
Adam Trautman posted the highest total EPA (+6.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.74 EPA per play.
Adam Trautman's top snap (+2.71 EPA): (6:56) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 82-A.Trautman for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.25 EPA): Byron Young — (7:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left intended for 18-J.Coker INTERCEPTED by 29-J.McMillian at DEN -1. Touchback. Penalty on CAR-50-R.Hunt, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declined.
Quarterback report card
Byron Young led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +5.6% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.34 total EPA- Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +13.5% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.123 | +0.059 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 47.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.182 | +0.089 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.172 | +0.005 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.059 | +0.123 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.3% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.12 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.06 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -9.57 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +5.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Xavier Legette (Byron Young pass)
- Denver Broncos — Nate Adkins (Bo Nix pass)
- Denver Broncos — Adam Trautman (Bo Nix pass)
- Denver Broncos — Bo Nix
- Denver Broncos — Jaleel McLaughlin (Bo Nix pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Jalen Coker (Byron Young pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q1 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-X.Legette for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Franklin-Myers].; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 7:12) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 34–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q2 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 45-N.Adkins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 15 (Q2 12:29) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 19 (Q2 6:56) — (6:56) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 82-A.Trautman for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 6:51) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) 10-B.Nix up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 1:12) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 69 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) 10-J.Hekker punts 44 yards to DEN 25, Center-44-J.Jansen, fair catch by 19-M.Mims..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) (No Huddle) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 6:49) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 18-J.Coker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 0:18) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 13:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey to DEN 48 for 8 yards (99-S.Tuttle). FUMBLES (99-S.Tuttle), RECOVERED by CAR-99-S.Tuttle at DEN 49.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix sacked at CAR 41 for -13 yards (94-A.Robinson).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 45-N.Adkins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:31) — (:31) 10-J.Hekker punts 50 yards to DEN 45, Center-44-J.Jansen, fair catch by 19-M.Mims.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass incomplete short left to 83-D.Moore.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 7:20) — (7:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left intended for 18-J.Coker INTERCEPTED by 29-J.McMillian at DEN -1. Touchback. Penalty on CAR-50-R.Hunt, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declined.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 13:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey to DEN 48 for 8 yards (99-S.Tuttle). FUMBLES (99-S.Tuttle), RECOVERED by CAR-99-S.Tuttle at DEN 49.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 18-J.Coker pushed ob at DEN 45 for 29 yards (21-R.Moss). PENALTY on DEN-99-Z.Allen, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at DEN 45.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right intended for 82-T.Tremble INTERCEPTED by 2-P.Surtain at DEN 11. 2-P.Surtain pushed ob at DEN 39 for 28 yards (17-X.Legette).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 7:15 · DEN 6 · Score 6-0
(7:15) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-X.Legette for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Franklin-Myers]. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 7:12 · DEN 15 · Score 7-0
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 12:34 · CAR 3 · Score 7-6
(12:34) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 45-N.Adkins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q2 12:29 · CAR 15 · Score 7-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 6:56 · CAR 19 · Score 7-13
(6:56) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 82-A.Trautman for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 6:51 · CAR 15 · Score 7-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 1:16 · CAR 1 · Score 7-20
(1:16) 10-B.Nix up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 1:12 · CAR 15 · Score 7-21
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q2 0:57 · DEN 69 · Score 7-21
(:57) 10-J.Hekker punts 44 yards to DEN 25, Center-44-J.Jansen, fair catch by 19-M.Mims. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 6:55 · CAR 9 · Score 7-27
(6:55) (No Huddle) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 6:49 · CAR 15 · Score 7-28
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:23 · DEN 15 · Score 13-28
(:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 18-J.Coker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 0:18 · DEN 15 · Score 14-28
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Adam Trautman (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Byron Young (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Bo Nix (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos on 2024-10-27?
The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 28-14 in Week 8, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Denver Broncos 34; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 14, Denver Broncos 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — X. Legette (B. Young pass) (Q1 7:15) Denver Broncos touchdown — N. Adkins (B. Nix pass) (Q2 12:34) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Trautman (B. Nix pass) (Q2 6:56) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Nix (Q2 1:16) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. McLaughlin (B. Nix pass) (Q3 6:55) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Coker (B. Young pass) (Q4 0:23) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos?
Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 55.8% completion, +5.6% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.34 total passing EPA. Bo Nix (Denver Broncos), 70.0% completion, +13.5% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos?
Adam Trautman (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.71 EPA): (6:56) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 82-A.Trautman for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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