Denver Broncos secured a 26-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers, but star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and cornerback Riley Moss were sidelined with concussions shortly after each other. The Broncos entered the game without their starting safeties, as Brandon Jones suffered a hamstring injury and Talanoa Hufanga dealt with an ankle issue. Second-year cornerback Jahdae Barron filled in for Moss in a crucial matchup.
Waddle, who had one catch for 22 yards, left the field after a hard hit from Zakee Wheatley in the second quarter. He had previously recorded 30 receptions for 337 yards and two touchdowns this season. The Broncos (6-2) used the win to extend their lead in the AFC West race over the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2), while the Panthers fell 26-21 in Denver.
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