Panthers face Broncos with a new-look defense and a mobile Young in focus

Denver arrives 6-2 on a four-game winning streak

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Carolina's game-week preview against Denver lists five things to watch, led by a revamped defense and Young's mobility. The Panthers also added a cornerback to the practice squad and a defensive assistant coach this week.

Why it matters: Carolina is 3-4 and has lost two straight, most recently 27-19 at Green Bay on Oct. 29. Denver is 6-2 and holds the No. 2 seed after beating Kansas City 28-24 on Nov. 1.

By the numbers: Carolina: 3-4 through seven games, two-game losing streak, seed 4. Denver: 6-2 through eight games, four-game winning streak, seed 2.

What to watch: Carolina looks to end a two-game skid. Denver is going for a fifth straight win.

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Panthers face Broncos with a new-look defense and a mobile Young in focus

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