Elway and Sharpe explode on the Panthers
Despite their 8-1 record coming into today’s game against the Carolina Panthers, QB John Elway has been struggling. He was among the AFC’s lowest rated passers and had 9 TD passes compared to 13 INTs. There was a small buzz in Denver about replacing the future Hall of Famer, but Elway silenced his critics with a huge day in the Broncos’ 41-6 drubbing of the Carolina Panthers at Mile High on Sunday.
Elway threw for 296 yards on 14 of 21 passing with 4 TD passes. He had a 149.3 quarterback rating. He and TE Shannon Sharpe were lasered in as they connected on 8 passes for 235 yards and 3 TDs. In the second quarter alone, Sharpe caught TD passes of 66 and 64 yards. The 235 yards and 3 TDs were career-highs for Sharpe.
RB Terrell Davis had a huge day rushing the football as well. He rushed for 115 yards on 24 carries.
As for the Broncos’ defense, they harassed QB Kerry Collins all day long. The Broncos had only one sack all day long, but they caused Collins to throw three INTs. The Panthers could only muster 153 total yards on day and only 66 through the air.
Next week, the Broncos will have a huge showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead next Sunday. The leader in the AFC West will be on the line. The Chiefs are 10-0 and the Broncos are now 9-1. The Chiefs beat the Broncos 26-7 in week 1 at Mile High.
As for the Panthers, they are now 2-8 on the season and will travel to California to take on the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC West tilt.