Broncos' key replay challenge leads to interception in win over Panthers
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Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Denver Broncos secured a 26-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 8. A crucial moment occurred with 1 minute and 30 seconds remaining in the third quarter, when Broncos coach Sean Payton successfully challenged a passing play. The review reversed an incomplete pass in the end zone, resulting in an interception by safety Devon Key. This pivotal moment shifted the game's momentum in favor of the Broncos, contributing to their win.
- •Broncos win 26-21 against Panthers on November 8.
- •Sean Payton's challenge led to an interception by Devon Key.
- •The interception turned a potential touchdown into a turnover.
- •Key moment occurred with 1 minute and 30 seconds left in the third quarter.
- •The win enhances the Broncos' position in the league standings.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos' game management director's quick decision helps Denver beat Carolina on overturned call
- 12:14 AMESPN NFL — Broncos' replay challenge 'flipped the whole game,' results in key interception
"(AP) — As the Carolina Panthers began lining up for a second-and-goal at the Denver 1-yard line late in the third quarter, Sean Payton heard a voice screaming in his headset: “Challenge it.”It was Broncos director of game management and assistant quarterbacks coach Evan Rothstein, whose tasks on game day include taking a fast look at replays and immediately relaying his opinions to Payton for consideration.
"Denver coach Sean Payton's replay challenge with 1 minute, 30 seconds left in the third quarter, turned an incomplete pass in the endzone into an improbable interception by Broncos safety Devon Key during his club's 26-21 win at Bank of America Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 12:54 AMBroncos' game management director's quick decision helps Denver beat Carolina on overturned call
(AP) — As the Carolina Panthers began lining up for a second-and-goal at the Denver 1-yard line late in the third quarter, Sean Payton heard a voice screaming in his headset: “Challenge it.”It was Broncos director of game management and assistant quarterbacks coach Evan Rothstein, whose tasks on game day include taking a fast look at replays and immediately relaying his opinions to Payton for consideration.
- ESPN NFLNov 9, 2026, 12:14 AMBroncos' replay challenge 'flipped the whole game,' results in key interception
Denver coach Sean Payton's replay challenge with 1 minute, 30 seconds left in the third quarter, turned an incomplete pass in the endzone into an improbable interception by Broncos safety Devon Key during his club's 26-21 win at Bank of America Stadium.
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