Staff Report
The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10, winning Super Bowl 50 Sunday night.
The Panthers had their best season to date, posting a record of 15-1 and winning their first two playoff games over the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals. The Broncos posted a 12-4 record and defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots in the playoffs. Sunday’s win marks the Broncos’ third Super Bowl win in franchise history, their first since Super Bowl XXXIII.
Entering Sunday’s game, the Broncos boasted the No. 1 defense in the NFL and the Panthers had the No. 1 scoring offense. Despite having NFL MVP Cam Newton, the Panthers failed to muster any offense against the mighty Broncos’ defense.
Newton completed 18-of-41 passes for 265 yards and one interception. Newton also led the way on the ground for Carolina, rushing for 45 yards on six carries.
The Panthers also uncharacteristically lost three fumbles. Broncos linebacker Von Miller was named Super Bowl 50 MVP. Miller recorded six total tackles including eight sacks and two forced fumbles.
Quarterback Peyton Manning had a relatively quiet game, passing for 141 yards on 13-of-23 attempts. This marks Manning’s second Super Bowl win in four attempts as he won Super Bowl XLI with the Indianapolis Colts and lost Super Bowls XLIV and XLVIII with the Colts and Broncos.