C.J. Anderson scores the game-winning touchdown in the Broncos’ 30-24 overtime victory Nov. 29 against New England. He made a great run behind strong blocks by Ryan Harris, Matt Paradis and Vernon Davis. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)
It’s been their mantra all season, but the underdog mentality has reached peak status for Super Bowl 50.
Most oddsmakers have the Panthers as 5.5-point favorites with some going as high as a full touchdown.
The Broncos aren’t upset or bothered, instead they’ll use it as fuel.
“We just have to go out there and play football,” running back C.J. Anderson said. “There s no pressure on us. There s nobody picking us. There s nobody picking our 39-year-old quarterback to go play well.”
Denver has appeared loose all week. They’re enjoying the Super Bowl experience. while still handling the business of the task at hand.
I m just chilling,” outside linebacker Von Miller said. “I feel like I ve been here before. I ve imagined this 50 million times (since) going to the Super Bowl two years ago.”