{
  "id": 19053931,
  "title": "Studs and duds from Panthers' Week 9 loss to Broncos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/studs-and-duds-from-panthers-week-9-loss-to-broncos",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T00:41:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/studs-duds-panthers-week-9-004156028.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Carolina Panthers suffered a 26-21 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 9, marking their third consecutive defeat. The game highlighted several areas of concern for the team. Quarterback Bryce Young, who has shown promise throughout the season, initially struggled but eventually performed well, completing 28 of 39 passes for 276 yards, three touchdowns, and a pick. Tight ends Darren Waller, Tommy Tremble, and Mitchell Evans all contributed significantly to the passing game, with Waller leading the way with four receptions and an eight-catch, 90-yard game-high. Receiver Tetairoa McMillan showed improvement in the fourth quarter, finishing with four catches for 56 yards and a touchdown. Running back Chuba Hubbard continued to be reliable, gaining 79 yards on 16 carries and adding 17 yards on four receptions. The Panthers' run defense was effective, limiting the Broncos to 3.0 yards per attempt and holding Coleman to 57 yards on 17 carries.\n\nHowever, the Panthers' pass rush was ineffective, recording only one sack and three quarterback hits against Denver's top-tier offensive line. The cornerback unit, without key players Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, struggled with coverage, with Marco Wilson and Corey Thornton both facing significant challenges. Kicker Ryan Fitzgerald's performance dipped, missing five of seven field goal attempts and an extra point, including a missed 43-yard attempt and a kickoff that went out of bounds. Head Coach Dave Canales faced criticism for his coaching decisions, particularly for the team's high penalty count, which resulted in 119 lost yards. A cleaner performance from the team, especially in minimizing penalties, could have led to a different outcome.",
  "summary": "Who were the studs and duds from the Panthers' painful Week 9 loss to the Broncos?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}