Q4:
CAR 10 DEN 24
The 2015 Broncos' defense might've solidified its place as one of the best defenses in Super Bowl history to go along with the 1985 Chicago Bears, 2000 Baltimore Ravens, and the 2013 Seattle Seahawks. Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware, and the rest of the Denver D-line contained Cam Newton and just straight up rattled him and the Panthers' O-line. Like I said in the 3rd quarter, the Panthers had some opportunities to come back in this game, but fumbles, pre-snap penalties absolutely doomed them from start to finish. Peyton Manning, you can't ask for a better ending for a storied career. Just unbelievable. But, the Denver defense hands down won this game single-handedly. They were just too much for the Panthers' offense to handle. Stay tuned for the full recap after the trophy presentation.
Q3:
CAR 7 DEN 16
We can talk about how good the Broncos defense has been all game long. But, the truth of the matter is, the Panthers are shooting themselves in the foot right now. Graham Gano's missed field goal started the trend, which allowed the Broncos to drive and cap it off with another McManus field goal. Then, just when the Panthers are about to go into the Broncos' red zone again, Newton throws an interception, but T.J. Ward fumbled it and that could've swung the momentum in Carolina's favor had Ted Ginn scooped it and possibly return it for a TD. The Panthers had a lot of opportunities this quarter and they couldn't cash them in. The window for them is closing soon as we head to the final quarter of Super Bowl 50 and of the 2015 NFL Season as well.
Q2:
CAR 7 DEN 13
Panthers' offensive coordinator, Mike Shula made some adjustments this quarter and he let Cam Newton turned loose to get the Panthers' offense going. In the first quarter, the defense held Newton in check, but in the 2nd quarter with some misdirection plays and some option plays, Newton rushed for 46 yards on 5 carries against this Denver defense. That opened up some opportunities and Jonathan Stewart was able to punch in to get Carolina on the board. The Panthers are fortunate to be down by 6 because of their stellar play from their defense lead by Luke Kuechly to contain Denver's offense after their first series, but some costly turnovers and drops are costing them right now from tying the game or taking the lead. Then again, the Broncos defense are making their presence felt in giving Newton all kinds of looks and fits. Onto the halftime report.
Q1:
CAR 0 DEN 10
This quarter definitely belonged to the Broncos. The Denver defense is definitely as good as advertised. They're stacking up the box against Newton so that he doesn't have any running lanes to flush out of the pocket for a big gainer and they're forcing him to throw. Meanwhile, the Broncos offense went off to a good start. I said if they establish the run with C.J. Anderson, it'll open up things for Peyton and they caught the Panthers' defense off balance before they successfully stopped them in the next few drives. So far though, the Denver defense is doing its job, but credit to the special teams of the Broncos too for giving the Panthers offense horrible field position to start.
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