3 winners (and 5 losers) from Panthers’ miserable loss to the Broncos

The Carolina Panthers dropped to a 3-5 record following a Week 9 defeat to the Denver Broncos at Bank of America Stadium. Writer Dean Jones evaluated individual performances from the contest, identifying key standouts and struggling contributors for head coach Dave Canales' squad as the team faces roster depletion and prepares for an upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints.

Among the highlighted players, cornerback Chau Smith-Wade was labeled a winner for delivering an encouraging defensive performance under interim coordinator Todd Wash. Conversely, kicker Ryan Fitzgerald was listed as a loser after missing his first field goal of the season alongside lackluster kickoffs.