Panthers play Broncos in Golden Super Bowl

An iconic showpiece of the American sporting calendar, the Super Bowl celebrates fifty years with the top seeds from each conference set to clash

Feb 7, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

CAROLINA PANTHERS

2015 season W15-L1-T0

Divisional Championship v Seattle 31-24

Conference Ch’ship v Arizona 49-15

One of 13 active franchises yet to win Super Bowl – finalist in 2004, losing to final play against New England

HEAD-TO-HEAD

All-time wins Panthers 1-3 Broncos

Last meeting (2012) Broncos 36-14 Panthers

2015 season W12-L4-T0

Divisional Championship v Pittsburgh 23-16

Conference Ch’ship v New England 20-18

Eighth Super Bowl appearance – equalling New England, Dallas and Pittsburgh for most finals

GAME AVERAGES (2015)

Offence (gained)

Panthers Broncos

31.2 22.2

366.9 355.5

142.6 107.4

224.3 248.1

Points

Total yds

Rush yds

Pass yds

Defence (conceded)

Panthers Broncos

19.2 18.5

322.9 283.1

88.4 83.6

234.5 199.6

QUARTERBACK PASSING STATS (2015)

Cam Newton Peyton Manning

Attempts 495 331

Completed 296 198

Completion %  59.8 59.8

Yards 3,837 2,249

TD passes 35 9

Interceptions 10 17

Arguably favourite to win 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player award

Thrown most touchdown passes in NFL history

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