AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
John Leyba, The Denver PostMVP Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos hands the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos after the game. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24 to 10 in Super Bowl 50. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016. John Leyba, The Denver Post- Joe Amon, The Denver PostJohn Elway yells, "This one's for Mr. B!" as he hoists the trophy. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Joe Amon, The Denver PostPeyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos calls plays from the line in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Joe Amon, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos wrestles the ball from Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers causing a fumble that was recovered for a touchdown in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos sacks Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers resulting in the Broncos first touchdown of the game by Malik Jackson (97) of the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Joe Amon, The Denver PostC.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos picks up 8 yards for the first down in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostBradley Roby (29) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Jerricho Cotchery (82) of the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos tackled Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers out of bounds. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Joe Amon, The Denver PostAqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos grabs Corey Brown (10) of the Carolina Panthers by the face mask, getting penalty resulting in the Panthers getting the ball on the half yard line in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Joe Amon, The Denver PostJonathan Stewart (28) of the Carolina Panthers celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos throws to an open receiver early in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostC.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos runs through traffic gaining yards early in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Feb. 7, 2016.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostPeyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos gets an incomplete pass after scrambling out of the pocket in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos kicks a field goal in the first quarter scoring the Broncos first 3 points. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostCam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers looks for an open receiver in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Norman (24) of the Carolina Panthers breaks up a pass intended for Jordan Norwood (11) of the Denver Broncos almost getting an interception. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostJordan Norwood (11) of the Denver Broncos makes a 61 yard punt return in the second quarter setting a new Super Bowl record. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostC.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos shakes a defender for a 34-yard run in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMalik Jackson (97) of the Denver Broncos brings down Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers after he releases a pass in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostCam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers gets sacked by DeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos brings down Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers to end the half. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostChris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos brings down Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers on a short run in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostCam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers gets taken down by Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTed Ginn (19) of the Carolina Panthers makes a 45-yard catch for a first down in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos hits Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers as he gets rid of the ball for an incomplete pass in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostChris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass on third down intended for Greg Olsen (88) of the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers gets pressured by the Broncos defense in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostCorey Brown (10) of the Carolina Panthers pulls in a pass from Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers with coverage by T.J. Ward (43) of the Denver Broncos in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers is helped up by teammate Trai Turner (70) of the Carolina Panthers as Derek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking him in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Joe Amon, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos sets his sights on Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDarian Stewart (26) of the Denver Broncos brings down Greg Olsen (88) of the Carolina Panthers for a gain of 2-yards. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMalik Jackson (97) of the Denver Broncos runs down Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- John Leyba, Denver Post fileVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos causes a fumble on Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostT.J. Ward (43), Darian Stewart (26) and Brandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos celebrate a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostHead coach Gary Kubiak of the Denver Broncos converses with Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos just prior to the end of the game. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24 to 10 in Super Bowl 50. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPeyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos walks through the crowd as the confetti flies after the Broncos win. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEmmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with his father, Joel Shalow, after the Broncos win. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- Joe Amon, The Denver PostDeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos hoists the trophy in a crowd of teammates and family after the game. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos moves through the crowd after the Broncos win. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 7, 2016.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Photos from the NFL Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2015.
