Christensen (hamstring), who is on IR, has been ruled out for Sunday's battle against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Christensen has been on injured reserve since Sept. 1. He was designated to return Tuesday and was a full participant in all three of Carolina's practices this week, but the Panthers aren't ready to activate him. Christensen's next chance to play is Sunday, Nov. 15, in New Orleans.