[EGDT] Super Bowl 50 | Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos | CTV/CBS | 3:30 PM PST |

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DENVER BRONCOS

Regular season: 12-4

First place, AFC West

Beat Steelers 23-16 in divisional playoffs and beat Patriots 20-18 in AFC Championship Game

 

Yes, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, with his 45 combined touchdowns (35 passing, 10 rushing), is expected to be the league's MVP. But the Broncos' defense has been next-level all season.

The Broncos have beaten Joe Flacco, Teddy Bridgewater, Matthew Stafford,Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler to go with two wins over Philip Rivers and two wins over Tom Brady, including in the AFC Championship Game.

They beat five teams that made this year's playoff field. The Panthers beat just three but none since Nov. 8. Also, the Panthers allowed one 100-yard rusher (Jamaal Charles in Week 2). The Broncos surrendered a league-low 3.3 yards per rushing attempt.

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Regular season: 15-1

First place, NFC South

Beat Seahawks 31-24 in divisional playoffs and beat Cardinals 49-15 in NFC Championship Game.

 

The Broncos haven't faced a running quarterback like Newton all season. Newton had 10 rushing touchdowns during the regular season and two more in the NFC Championship Game. He won't be fazed by the league's No. 1 defense. He helped put up 31 points on Seattle's second-ranked defense in the first half of the divisional playoff game. He led Carolina to a rout of Arizona, which had the league's No. 5 defense, in the NFC title game. With the way the offensive line and receivers are playing around Newton, he is almost impossible to stop.

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[thejazz97]

As much as I'm not a Peyton fan, he's an amazing (in-season) QB and I hope he wins what could be and is probably his last game. Go Broncos!

[Sedintwinpowersactivate]

The turnover battle will be the biggest factor in this game.  Both teams have great defences so playing with a short field will likely be the key to win!  I think this game is a coin flip.

[Ghostsof1915]

If Newton makes smart passes. Doesn't turn over the ball, and the defence plays well. They will win. Odd thing is the same deal works for the Broncos lol.

 

[YEGCanuck]

I'm going with the Broncos all the way. The Panthers are good, but Peyton will go out on a high.

[Ossi Vaananen]

My Bodog 100$ bonus is going to expire soon (i put 100 on Seahawks last year, got equal bonus), who do I bet on?

I'm thinking Panthers, but Manning wants one. 

[Down by the River]

I want Broncos to win but think Panthers will run away with it.

[RonMexico]

Send the old man packing Cam!

[RUPERTKBD]

Cheering for and picking the Panthers. Nothing against Peyton, but I've disliked the Broncos since the Orange Crush days. (when they used to beat up on the Seahawks regularly)

Besides, not having a dog in the fight, I'll usually cheer for a team that hasn't won it before.

BTW: Nice work Blueberries.

[Jägermeister]

Huge Peyton fan, but I wouldn't be upset at all in the Panthers won either.

I'm just hoping it's a close game that'll keep us on the edge of our seats, and that I don't run out of beer.

[TheRussianRocket.]

Lets go Cam! Shut up the haters and just as much, go break a leg out there Peyton!  

[Twilight Sparkle]

mehhh go broncos

[Neversummer]

Would like to see an exciting game with dramatic finish BUT I have a feeling that this might be all over by half time.  

[Rex425]

I hope Broncos win, Peyton deserves it.

[TheRussianRocket.]

Just now, Rex425 said:

I hope Broncos win, Peyton deserves it.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/inside-peyton-mannings-secret-investigation-into-al-jazeera-documentary/2016/02/04/d0da2f04-cb05-11e5-a7b2-5a2f824b02c9_story.html?tid=sm_tw

 

Definitely. #shotsfired

[Neversummer]

3 minutes ago, Rex425 said:

I hope Broncos win, Peyton deserves it.

That's such a silly comment ... so the Carolina Panthers don't deserve it?  Based on what exactly ... ??

[Pears]

My heart says Peyton goes out on top, but my head says Panthers probably dominate. 

[Shift-4]

Just want a good game

Too bad the halftime show is gonna suck

[Rocky Balboa]

I'm hoping the Broncos win but Carolina will probably take it.

 

 

[ABNuck]

I am a H-U-G-E NFL fan (Fantasy player / Chargers fan / Charger Girls fan)...love it way more than the CFL. Having said that I probably will only have the game on if there's nothing else on. Seriously couldn't give one diddly squat who wins this. And the halftime show, well, I'll probably just switch to something else, or watch paint dry. This is a big one "50"...and it couldn't have turned out much worse for the NFL...I wouldn't be surprised if viewership is one of the all-time lowest. Then again I imagine with the economy the way it is, well maybe it'll be standing room only in a lot of trailer parks across America...nothin' else for people to do.

I have a reason for stating the above. The Superbowl has never really been about the Football Superfan. It's always been about pandering to the casual fan...and for the most part, that's OK. They can have their one Sunday a year to pretend like they're "into" football (wives I'm looking at you)...but this year they really crapped the bed. I feel as though they hit some tiny viewership markets with the Broncs and Cats (ie/ "there's a team in Carolina? I didn't know that" - first off they play in Charlotte NORTH Carolina - there's 2 - second off, Cam Newton is the future of the NFL, so learn his name, his number and for crying out loud, where he plays)...so the players will not have been as well promoted through the season in the casual fan's media (exception of course being Manning). So there may be some viewship lost by the casual fan...and also by the avid fan as well. This is the hockey / SCF equivalent of Columbus vs. Ottawa...nobody would give a crap. Again, too bad it's #50...they'll overhype the significance and on Monday everyone will be asking..."I forget, who won again?"