The Denver Broncos they have a chance to get two games over .500 at 1-6 Carolina Panthers Sunday in the city. Going through a quarterback change this week, the Panthers are starting a rookie at the position who could be easy pickings for this predatory Broncos defense.

It’s also a chance for the hot and cold Broncos offense to find some consistency and production. How will the Broncos-Panthers shake out?

Let’s go around Mile High Huddle table to see how our staff predicts it will shake out.

Keith Cummings (@KeithC_NFL) 4-3: Reaching the dizzying heights of being two games over the .500 mark is intoxicating for long-suffering Broncos fans. The matchup with the Panthers comes at a perfect time for the Broncos, but they just can’t afford to slip up. They really don’t, fueled by a rabid defense that delivers seven sacks on the day as Bo Nix throws for a trio of scores and the Broncos run away with it.

Choose: Broncos 34, Panthers 7

James Campbell (@JamesC_MHH) 4-3: The Broncos have been playing complementary football recently and have been on a good run, winning four of their last five, while the Panthers are a talent-less team. However, it is still important that the Broncos put in a professional performance. In this one, Nix makes some timely throws combined with strong performances in the run game, but the Broncos defense delivers the win with some timely sacks against the reinserted Bryce Young, forcing several turnovers and a defensive score.

Choose: Broncos 31, Panthers 12

Nick Kendell (@NickKendellMHH) 4-3: The Broncos have officially given up being one of the “bad” teams in the NFL. After a complete deletion of the New Orleans Saints Last week, Denver has a chance against the worst teams in the league. As long as the Broncos protect the ball on offense and stop the run on defense, they should win this comfort.

Choose: Broncos 26, Panthers 13

Bob Morris (@BobMorrisSports) 4-3: The Panthers are one of, if not, the worst teams in the NFL THE the worst overall. It’s easy to think of this as a “trap game,” but the Broncos won the games they were supposed to win. Tougher opponents to come will tell us how good the Broncos really are, but this week they should easily improve to 5-3.

Choose: Broncos 27, Panthers 10

Mike Evans (@MHHEvans) 3-4: The Broncos’ dominant defense will overwhelm the Panthers, whose offense looks lost at sea. Nix is ​​primed for a breakout, with Denver’s elite defense and special teams giving him plenty of opportunities to shine. Expect the Broncos to climb to 5-3 while Carolina drops even further into last place with another loss.

Choose: Broncos 28, Panthers 10

Zack Kelberman (@KelbermanNFL) 3-4: This isn’t a must-win game by definition — especially against an NFC opponent — but it’s a litmus test for the Broncos. If they can’t beat the 1-6 Young-led Panthers at home, the Broncos don’t deserve to make the playoffs. A win is a win, and Denver would accept even a squeaker. But in reality, this game shouldn’t be close.

Choose: Broncos 29, Panthers 13

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Luke Patterson (@LukePattersonLP) 3-4: The 4-3 Broncos are in the red, while the Panthers are bypassing the proverbial drain. Expect Denver’s defense to physically punish Young in what could be the early call of a broken career. Nix and the Broncos offense would continue their effective rushing attack while scoring two touchdowns through the air.

Choose: Broncos 34, Panthers 10

Lance Sanderson (@LanceS_MHH) 3-4: This should be one of those games that college coaches like to call a “play date and band concert” for the Broncos offense. Denver is head and shoulders above the Panthers, especially defensively. With Young starting, I fully expect Vance Joseph to put his ears back and turn up the pressure while the offense should rush for two bills on the ground.

Choose: Broncos 33, Panthers 6

Dylan Von Arx (@DylanVonArxMHH) 3-4: Denver will likely emphasize the ground game because Carolina’s run defense is weak. The Broncos defense will kill any potential Young might have by crushing the Panthers offense in dominant fashion.

Choose: Broncos 35, Panthers 10

Ron White (@RonWhiteNFL) 3-4: This matchup with a bad Panthers team is the perfect opportunity for the Broncos to show their dominance on all sides of the football. There will be plenty of touches for Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin as the Broncos’ running game will be a focal point of the game plan. With Young in the lineup for the Panthers, the Broncos’ defensive line will be aggressive and help lead to an upset win for the home team.+

Choose: Broncos 38, Panthers 10

Carl Dumler (@CarlDumlerMHH) 2-5: Some call this a “trap game” with the two big opponents on the road. The Broncos went into their trap game against him Los Angeles Chargers a few weeks ago when the nation celebrates them. This week, the Broncos don’t mess around, giving the Panthers a healthy dose of the running game, dominating on both sides of the ball early on.

Choose: Broncos 27, Panthers 6

Chad Jensen (@ChadNJensen) 2-5: The gloves are off for a Broncos team that can see 5-3 in hitting distance. Sean Payton is 2-0 against his former NFC South foes this season and will go 3-0 on Sunday as Nix comes alive as a passer and the Broncos gobble up Bryce Young with multiple sacks and three takeaways. Courtland Sutton returns to the box score with his biggest game of the season after being shut out last week in New Orleans.

Choose: Broncos 27, Panthers 9

Kenneth Booker (@kenneth_MHH) 1-6: Expect Denver’s formidable front seven to have Carolina’s young quarterback running for his life. The Broncos boast five players with at least four sacks this season. Look for them to add to their total en route to a relatively easy win.

Choose: Broncos 27, Panthers 6

Erick Trickel (@ErickTrickel) 1-6: The Broncos are back to full strength and starting to find their groove on offense. The Panthers are one of the worst teams in the NFL, ranking last in nearly every statistical and analytical category on offense and defense. Carolina’s tape makes it clear why. Offensively, the Broncos should be able to run all over the Panthers as they continue to figure out their passing game. Meanwhile, the Broncos defense completely shuts down the Panthers offense with another big win over an NFC South team, allowing just one garbage time touchdown.

Choose: Broncos 38, Panthers 13

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