Broncos vs Panthers preview: Bo Nix stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Denver Broncos (6-2) visit the Carolina Panthers (3-4) today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET at Bank of America Stadium. Bo Nix headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Broncos vs Panthers: game info
- Start: 1:00 PM ET, Bank of America Stadium.
- TV: CBS.
- Records: Denver Broncos 6-2, Carolina Panthers 3-4.
Recent form: last five games
Broncos: L 24-14 at SF, W 23-17 at LAC, W 17-14 (OT) vs SEA, W 30-16 at ARI, W 28-24 vs KC.
Panthers: L 21-18 at CLE, W 32-26 vs DET, W 25-14 at PHI, L 43-13 vs TB, L 27-19 at GB.
Broncos vs Panthers injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Broncos: Eyioma Uwazurike (DE) injured reserve - shoulder; Kris Abrams-Draine (CB) out - ankle; Brandon Jones (S) out - hamstring; Pat Bryant (WR) questionable - ankle; Talanoa Hufanga (S) questionable - ankle.
- Panthers: Brady Christensen (G) injured reserve - hamstring; Damien Lewis (G) out - knee; Will Lee III (CB) out - hamstring; Jaelan Phillips (LB) out - hamstring; Bobby Okereke (LB) out - foot.
Player trends to know
Bo Nix (Broncos, QB): 149/250, 1493 yards, 9 touchdowns, 3 interceptions this season. He averages 186.6 passing yards in 8 games played. Last 5 games (passing yards): 214, 123, 107, 222, 222. Passing touchdowns in those games: 1, 1, 0, 1, 2.
Jaylen Waddle (Broncos, WR): 29 catches, 315 yards, 2 touchdowns this season. He averages 39.4 receiving yards in 8 games played. Last 5 games (receiving yards): 35, 19, 24, 48, 39. Receptions: 5, 2, 4, 4, 3.
Bryce Young (Panthers, QB): 158/269, 1921 yards, 13 touchdowns, 5 interceptions this season. He averages 274.4 passing yards in 7 games played, with 275+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (passing yards): 291, 329, 281, 163, 209. Passing touchdowns in those games: 1, 2, 2, 1, 1.
Tetairoa McMillan (Panthers, WR): 42 catches, 569 yards, 2 touchdowns this season. He averages 81.3 receiving yards in 7 games played, with 50+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (receiving yards): 17, 192, 86, 40, 58. Receptions: 2, 14, 6, 4, 6.
Matchup angle
The Broncos have won 4 of their last 5 and the Panthers have won 2 of 5. Over those games the Broncos scored 22.4 and allowed 19.0 a game; the Panthers scored 21.4 and allowed 26.2.
What to watch
- Bo Nix's passing yards: 186.6 a game this season, 107, 222, 222 in his last three.
- Jaylen Waddle's receiving yards: 39.4 a game this season, 24, 48, 39 in his last three.
- Bryce Young's passing yards: 274.4 a game this season, 281, 163, 209 in his last three.
- Tetairoa McMillan's receiving yards: 81.3 a game this season, 86, 40, 58 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before kickoff.
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FAQ
Is Bo Nix playing today? ESPN's injury report does not list Bo Nix as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to kickoff.
What time is Broncos vs Panthers today? The game starts at 1:00 PM ET at Bank of America Stadium. TV: CBS.
How has Bo Nix played lately? Bo Nix has 186.6 passing yards a game this season and 107, 222, 222 passing yards in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.