On this date: Broncos won Super Bowl 50 in 2016
The Denver Broncos captured their third Super Bowl in franchise history on Feb. 7, 2016. Super Bowl 50 was a clash between the dynamic offensive of the Carolina Panthers, led by quarterback Cam Newton, and the defensive menaces led by outside linebacker Von Miller for the Broncos.
Denver’s defense tied a Super Bowl record for sacks, accumulating seven on Newton. Their play spearheaded Miller’s ascension to Super Bowl MVP, as he totaled 2.5 sacks in the victory.
The Broncos’ defense held the Panthers to only 10 points, dominating the game to help Denver win the matchup 24-10. However, what overshadowed this Super Bowl was the curtain call of Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. Manning had a looming cloud over him as retirement speculation ran rampant before the Super Bowl, so NFL fans widely accepted that the championship match would be his final game.
Manning still delivered, although modestly. The legendary quarterback completed 13 of 23 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown, but managing the game was all that was expected due to the slippage in his play during the season. Nevertheless, the Broncos’ overall performance capped a 12-4 season, resulting in a Super Bowl win.
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