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Denver Broncos defense dominates Carolina Panthers in 24-10 Super Bowl win

Denver Broncos' Bennie Fowler (16) celebrates after scoring a two point conversion during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
Denver Broncos' Bennie Fowler (16) celebrates after scoring a two point conversion during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. Denver Broncos' Bennie Fowler (16) celebrates after scoring a two point conversion during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Turning point

The start of the second half was disastrous for the Panthers, with a missed field-goal attempt and an interception of Cam Newton. However, down 16-10 and still in it late, Newton’s fumble at Denver’s 16-yard line was recovered by T.J. Ward and led to C.J. Anderson’s short touchdown run and the final margin.

By the numbers

› 1: Offensive touchdown by Denver, by C.J. Anderson with 3:08 to go. › 2: Titles Peyton Manning has now won; one in Indianapolis and one in Denver. › 3: Turnovers Cam Newton had; two fumbles and one interception. › 6: Sacks the Denver defense had on Newton. They had seven overall.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Peyton Manning gave himself a chance to have a Super ending to his career. Von Miller and the Denver defense made the plays to secure the title for the Broncos.

Manning and Panthers quarterback Cam Newton were harassed all game Sunday, and the Broncos made enough big plays for the 24-10 victory, Manning’s 200th and perhaps his last before retirement.