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Super Bowl 50 Broncos vs. Panthers Analysis That Matters!
The Peyton Manning-led Broncos offense will be in tough against the Panthers top 10 defense. Let’s take a look at the big match-ups to watch out for and how these two units breakdown statistically.
Super Bowl 50 Predictions – Broncos vs. Panthers
Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos (14-4 AFC West & AFC Conference Champs)
Date: Sunday February 6th
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
ATS Betting Lines: Carolina -5.5
NFL Moneyline Odds: Carolina -200, Denver +170 (Open) (now +185)
NFL Betting Total: 45.5
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Carolina’s defense has allowed 24 points (Seattle) and 15 points (Arizona) in two playoff games, while Denver have struggled to score, putting up 23 points (Pittsburgh) and 20 points (New England).
Broncos vs. Panthers Preview – Broncos Offense By the Numbers:
- Points Scored: 22.2 PPG (19th)
- Total Yards: 355.5 YPG (16th)
- Passing Yards: 248.1 PYPG (14th)
- Rushing Yards: 107.4 RYPG (17th)
Key Players:
- Peyton Manning (QB)
- Emmanuel Sanders (WR)
- C.J. Anderson (RB)
Broncos vs. Panthers Preview – Superbowl 50 Outlook
Manning took over starting duties for the playoffs and Denver has won twice, but the offense has been sluggish to say the least.
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The Broncos only have three offensive TDs (Owen Daniels 2X & Anderson) in the playoffs.
Surprisingly, the Broncos have rushed for 109 yards against Pittsburgh and 99 yards against the Patriots. Most of the damage has been done by Anderson, who has rushed for 72 yards in both match-ups.
However, neither Anderson or Ronnie Hillman is likely to find much running room on Carolina. Denver will likely be playing down if we’re to go off recent form, as Carolina has been deadly to begin games.
With all that being said, it’ll be up to Manning and the pass game. Can he find Daniels wide open for two TDs again? Unlikely.
Demaryius Thomas is in a bad spot too, as he’ll be dealing with rookie CB Josh Norman.
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That’s why Sanders is my #2 key player on the Broncos offense. He’ll have to come up huge if Denver is to move the chains. He has led Denver in receptions and receiving yards in both playoff games.
Broncos vs. Panthers Preview – Panthers Defense By the Numbers:
- Points Allowed: 19.2 PPG (6th)
- Total Yards Allowed: 322.9 YPG (6th)
- Passing Yards Allowed: 234.5 PYPG (11th)
- Rushing Yards Allowed: 88.4 RYPG (4th)
Key Players:
- Josh Norman (CB)
- Luke Kuechly (LB)
- Kawann Short (DT)
Broncos vs. Panthers Preview – Superbowl 50 Outlook
Carolina have a ton of talent on defense. Norman will be vital in this match-up, as he has to eliminate Thomas from the equation. Kuechly is the most important player on the defense, though.
Kuechly has two interceptions and two TDs already in the playoffs. He does so much on the field already, that when he’s putting up TDs, you know Carolina are rolling. He’ll look to use his speed to force another turnover.
It was either Short or Kurt Coleman and I wanted to get a player on the defensive line listed. Short has two sacks in the playoffs and he led the team with 11 sacks during the regular season.
Coleman has been incredible too. Teams are throwing the football at him attempting to avoid Norman, but he has two INTs in the playoffs and he led the team with 7 INTs during the regular season.
This is a feisty defense that won’t give up many big plays. They can force turnovers on any play as well with a wealth of skill players on defense. Manning will need to play close to perfect to beat this defense.
Broncos vs. Panthers Preview – Superbowl 50 Prediction
I give the edge to the Panthers defense against the Broncos offense. This unit has been great all season and I expect that to continue. I have a feeling Manning could blow it like he did two years ago against Seattle.
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