Broncos DB Devon Key awarded wild interception in the Panthers' end zone after Denver challenge

In Sunday's matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos, a dropped touchdown pass turned into an unbelievable interception thanks to a well-timed challenge, a key play in Denver's tight road victory.

Toward the end of the third quarter, Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw a pass to tight end Tommy Tremble in the end zone. Though the ball ended up in the hands of Broncos defensive back Devon Key, it looked like it hit the ground first, leading officials to rule the play incomplete.

Denver used its challenge flag, leading to a review that proved successful for the Broncos. As Tremble went down while trying to make the catch, the ball rolled off his wrist before bouncing off his hand, with Key in just the right position to pluck it out of the air. It never actually hit the ground, leading officials to overturn the call and rule it a Denver pick.

Because the play was ruled dead, Key did not get a chance to make a return, but the Broncos were given a touchback. Quarterback Bo Nix then led the team down the field on a 14-play, 80-yard touchdown drive to take a 19-15 lead, after Denver's 2-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful.

The game stayed tight until the end. Though the Broncos scored another fourth-quarter touchdown shortly afterward, the Panthers came back with Young finding Tetairoa McMillan in the end zone on the next drive.

A three-and-out Denver drive gave Carolina a late chance for a go-ahead touchdown, but Nik Bonitto forced Young's second turnover of Sunday with a sack and fumble recovery. The Broncos (7-2) then rode out the final minute and change for a 26-21 win .