Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers Week 9 NFL Preview and Predictions

Two division leaders collide as the Denver Broncos visit the Carolina Panthers in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season. PFN's Jacob Infante previews this matchup with major implications for both the AFC West and NFC South playoff races. Denver enters the game with one of the NFL's strongest defenses, ranking seventh in PFN's defensive Impact grades and fifth against the pass. Meanwhile, Carolina features a top-10 offense that has shown the ability to move the ball through the air. The Broncos have an advantage along both lines of scrimmage, but the Panthers will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage and offensive strengths. Can Denver's defense slow down Carolina's passing attack? Will the Broncos find enough offensive consistency to overcome the Panthers? Infante breaks down the biggest matchups, PFN Impact ratings, and the potential playoff consequences of this Week 9 showdown. Use PFN's FREE NFL Playoff Predictor → Hit subscribe → MORE FREE PFN TOOLS NFL Mock Draft Simulator → Start/Sit Optimizer → Trade Analyzer → #Broncos #Panthers #NFLWeek9 #NFLPredictions #PFN