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during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Mike Tolbert #35 of the Carolina Panthers strips the ball from T.J. Ward #43 of the Denver Broncos after an interception in the third quarter during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers signals from the sidelines during Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
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during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Corey Brown #10 of the Carolina Panthers makes a 42-yard catch in front of T.J. Ward #43 and Aqib Talib #21 of the Denver Broncos during the second half of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Corey Brown #10 of the Carolina Panthers makes a 42-yard catch in front of T.J. Ward #43 and Aqib Talib #21 of the Denver Broncos during the second half of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
During Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Corey Brown #10 of the Carolina Panthers makes a 42-yard catch in front of T.J. Ward #43 and Aqib Talib #21 of the Denver Broncos during the second half of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Corey Brown #10 of the Carolina Panthers makes a 42-yard catch in front of T.J. Ward #43 and Aqib Talib #21 of the Denver Broncos during the second half of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Corey Brown #10 of the Carolina Panthers makes a 42-yard catch in front of T.J. Ward #43 of the Denver Broncos during the second half of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Brandon McManus #8 of the Denver Broncos makes a 30-yard field goal during the third quarter of Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos walks on the field in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Brandon McManus #8 of the Denver Broncos kicks a 30-yard field goal during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts during Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Ronnie Hillman #23 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Graham Gano #9 of the Carolina Panthers misses a 44-yard field goal in the second half of Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: T.J. Ward #43 of the Denver Broncos recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after scoring a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after scoring a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos scores a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after scoring a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: T.J. Ward #43 of the Denver Broncos recovers a fumble by Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos and Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers attempt to recover a loose ball during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. T.J. Ward #43 of the Denver Broncos (not pictured) recovered the fumble by Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers on the 9-yard line. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: T.J. Ward #43 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after recovering a fumble by Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: T.J. Ward #43 of the Denver Broncos recovers a fumble by Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos scores a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos reacts after a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos reacts after a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Chris Martin of Coldplay performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen after Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field following his loss to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos is handed the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Denver Broncos general manager John Elway celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Denver Broncos general manager John Elway celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Denver Broncos general manager John Elway celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos is interviewed by Jim Nantz after Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Head coach Gary Kubiak of the Denver Broncos celebrates witht the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
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