Peyton Manning fumble gives Panthers a glimmer of hope

A Peyton Manning fourth-quarter fumble has given the Panthers a glimmer of hope. With Denver leading 16-7 and driving into Panthers territory, Manning dropped back to pass on third-and-long and was hit by Panthers defensive end Kony Ealy, knocking the ball loose. Carolina’s Charles Johnson recovered. Ealy now has three sacks, tying Reggie White Darnell…