Panthers remain in first place despite Week 9 loss to Broncos
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Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Carolina Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos 26-21 on November 8, 2026, extending their losing streak to three games. Despite their 3-5 record, the Panthers retain top position in the NFC South due to losses by the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who also sit at 3-6. The New Orleans Saints, who defeated the Cleveland Browns in overtime, are on level footing with the Panthers at 3-5 but have won the tiebreaker. Carolina will face New Orleans next week, setting the stage for a crucial matchup for first place in the division.
- •Carolina Panthers lost to the Denver Broncos 26-21.
- •Panthers now have a 3-5 record but stay in first place in the NFC South.
- •Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both dropped to 3-6.
- •New Orleans Saints won against the Cleveland Browns, tying with Panthers at 3-5.
- •Panthers face the Saints next week in a key divisional contest.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — The Panthers are in first place in the NFC South
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — NFC South standings: Are Panthers still in 1st place after Week 9 loss to Broncos?
"The NFC South NFC South'd in Week 9—leaving the Panthers, losers of three straight, atop the division.
"The Panthers have found themselves back in first place in the NFC South
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 4:45 AMThe Panthers are in first place in the NFC South
The Panthers have found themselves back in first place in the NFC South
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 4:39 AMNFC South standings: Are Panthers still in 1st place after Week 9 loss to Broncos?
The NFC South NFC South'd in Week 9—leaving the Panthers, losers of three straight, atop the division.
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