DEF · Denver Broncos · week 9, 2026
Denver Broncos defense week 9 fantasy projection
Denver Broncos defense (team defense, Denver Broncos) is projected for 7.6 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 at Carolina Panthers, with an 80% range of 1.7 to 16.0. That ranks DEF5 at his position.
- Projection
- 7.6 half PPR
- 80% range
- 1.7–16.0 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF5 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 7.6 | 7.0 | 1.7 to 16.0 |
| Half PPR | 7.6 | 7.0 | 1.7 to 16.0 |
| PPR | 7.6 | 7.0 | 1.7 to 16.0 |
Start or sit Denver Broncos defense in week 9?
Start. Denver Broncos defense is DEF5 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Denver Broncos defense a 56% chance to score at least that.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs CAR
Game: at Carolina Panthers, 2026-11-08.
Line: DEN −3, O/U 43.5.
DEN implied total: 23.2 points.
CAR's offense gives up the 10th-most points to defenses (+0.7 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Denver Broncos defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2.6 |
| Interceptions | 0.8 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.5 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.2 |
| Points allowed | 20.2 |
Everyone in the game: DEN @ CAR, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | CAR | 16.6 | QB17 |
| Chuba Hubbard | RB | CAR | 15.5 | RB9 |
| Bo Nix | QB | DEN | 15.4 | QB23 |
| Jonah Coleman | RB | DEN | 13.2 | RB13 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | CAR | 11.2 | WR21 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | CAR | 10.6 | WR24 |
| J.K. Dobbins | RB | DEN | 9.1 | RB27 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | DEN | 9.1 | WR32 |
| Denver Broncos defense | DEF | DEN | 7.6 | DEF5 |
| Wil Lutz | K | DEN | 7.5 | K22 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | CAR | 7.2 | K23 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | DEN | 5.7 | WR53 |
| Carolina Panthers defense | DEF | CAR | 5.6 | DEF19 |
| Darren Waller | TE | CAR | 5.5 | TE28 |
| Evan Engram | TE | DEN | 4.0 | TE34 |
| Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | DEN | 3.2 | WR74 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | CAR | 3.1 | TE37 |
| Trevor Etienne | RB | CAR | 2.1 | RB64 |
| Nate Adkins | TE | DEN | 1.5 | TE49 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | DEN | 1.3 | TE54 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | CAR | 1.2 | TE57 |
| John Metchie III | WR | CAR | 1.0 | WR112 |
| Lil'Jordan Humphrey | WR | DEN | 0.9 | WR115 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | DEN | 0.9 | WR116 |
| Brycen Tremayne | WR | CAR | 0.8 | WR118 |
Denver Broncos defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ KC 3.0 pts
- Week 2 vs JAX 8.0 pts
- Week 3 vs LAR 14.0 pts
- Week 4 @ SF 3.0 pts
- Week 5 @ LAC 12.0 pts
- Week 6 vs SEA 13.0 pts
- Week 7 @ ARI 4.0 pts
- Week 8 vs KC 2.0 pts
- Week 9 @ CAR proj. 7.6
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Denver Broncos defense in week 9?
Start. Denver Broncos defense is DEF5 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Denver Broncos defense a 56% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Denver Broncos defense projected for in week 9?
7.6 half-PPR, 7.6 PPR and 7.6 standard points at Carolina Panthers, with an 80% range of 1.7 to 16.0.
Is Denver Broncos defense playing in week 9?
Denver Broncos defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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