What happened: The Denver Broncos opened as road favorites for Sunday's early kickoff against Carolina. The contest marks Denver's final matchup before heading into a scheduled bye week.

Why it matters: The Broncos carry momentum into the road trip after securing a 28-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Entering the subsequent off week with a road victory would further solidify Denver's positioning in the conference.

What to watch: Denver travels to face Carolina in the early Sunday window before entering its scheduled bye week.