PHOTOS: Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 28-14 in NFL Week 8

Adam Trautman (82) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a one-handed touchdown grab during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos evades a tackle from Demani Richardson (36) of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Fans, including a mini Barrel Man, cheer on the Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Lucas Krull (85) of the Denver Broncos pitches a punt as he stops it from landing in the endzone during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos takes signals from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos prays before the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos mascot miles waves a flag next to Bucky atop the scoreboard during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Jonathon Cooper (0) and Kwon Alexander (12) of the Denver Broncos tackle Chuba Hubbard (30) of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos looks at Tommy Tremble (82) of the Carolina Panthers after making a hit during the fourth quarter if the Broncos’ 28-14 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a tackle for loss on fourth down against the Carolina Panthers as Malcolm Roach (97) rejoices during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos head Coach Sean Payton watches the beginning of a play during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) of the Denver Broncos cannot haul in a deep pass from Bo Nix (10) during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Shy Tuttle (99) of the Carolina Panthers recovers a fumble from Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws the ball under pressure from Jadeveon Clowney (7) of the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch and runs for a 22-yard gain during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after making a gain for 22 yards during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Adam Trautman (82) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammate Lucas Krull (85) after scoring the second Broncos touchdown of the game during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) of the Denver Broncos fumbles the ball while getting hit by Shy Tuttle (99) of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

American Flag holders watch as two planes pass above during the National Anthem and the flyover prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass on a trick play to Michael Burton (20) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos points to indicate a first down against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos gets wrapped up before intercepting a pass intended for Jalen Coker (18) of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 28-14 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after pulling in a 9 yard touchdown from Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Emmanuel Calderon, left, chats with his mother Sandra Fernandez, center, and his father Lazaro Calderon while taking in a view of the city skyline from the upper levels of the stadium prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Fans line up and head into the stadium prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos fires the ball to a receiver during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Bryce Young (9) of the Carolina Panthers scrambles against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Xavier Legette (17) of the Carolina Panthers celebrates his touchdown with David Moore (83) and Ja’Tavion Sanders (0) of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) of the Denver Broncos makes a cut as Demani Richardson (36) of the Carolina Panthers falls during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos celebrates intercepting a pass intended for Jalen Coker (18) of the Carolina Panthers alongside teamamte Ja’Quan McMillian (29) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 28-14 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Devon Key (26) of the Denver Broncos eyeballs Bryce Young (9) of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jalen Coker (18) of the Carolina Panthers gets upended by Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Broncos challenged a fumble on the play and lost the challenge. The Denver Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Devon Key (26) of the Denver Broncos wraps up Chuba Hubbard (30) of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)