Who has the edge?

Quarterback

Russell Wilson is still searching for his mojo, especially after the offense sputtered and contributed to Denver blowing leads the last two weeks. Carolina’s QB carousel continues; Sam Darnold starts over Baker Mayfield ( six starts) and P. J. Walker ( five starts). Edge: Even

Running back

After cutting Melvin Gordon, the Broncos’ backfield features Latavius Murrary as the starter, plus Marlon Mack and Devine Ozigbo. The Panthers, who traded Christian Mccaffrey to the 49ers at the deadline, feature D’onta Foreman. Edge: Even

Receiver/ tight end

KJ Hamler ( hamstring) and Jerry Jeudy ( ankle) are both hurt, while Courtland Sutton’s production has been surging. Kendall Hinton has been a bright spot, as has rookie tight end Greg Dulcich. DJ Moore is the Panthers’ top weapon in the passing game. Edge: Broncos

Offensive line

The Broncos’ banged- up front will likely see Cam Fleming at left tackle, Dalton Risner at left guard, Graham Glasgow at center, Quinn Meinerz at right guard and Calvin Anderson at right tackle. Carolina’s anchored by tackles Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton. Edge: Even

Defensive line

Dre’mont Jones ( 5.5 sacks) is playing angry, and like he is hungry for a big contract in the offseason. D. J. Jones, Deshawn Williams and Mike Purcell have been decent too, though they’re vulnerable against the run. Brian Burns leads Carolina with eight sacks. Edge: Even

Linebacker

It will be on Baron Browning, Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper to provide Denver’s pass- rush with Randy Gregory still on IR with a knee injury. Josey Jewell and Alex Singleton are playing well inside. Carolina’s linebacking corps is led by Shaq Thompson. Edge: Broncos

Secondary

Pat Surtain II needs a bounce- back game after getting burned for the winning TD in OT last Sunday. Nickel K’waun Williams ( knee) is still hurt. Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson are anchors. Carolina has Jaycee Horn, picked one slot above Surtain in ‘ 21. Edge: Broncos

Special teams

Brandon Mcmanus had a chip- shot field goal blocked last week that ended up costing the Broncos. Protection, snapping and holding on field goals has been spotty. Corliss Waitman isn’t punting well. The Panthers’ Eddy Pineiro is 19 of 21 on field goals. Even