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Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, September 8th, at 8:30 P.M. the Carolina Panthers will be on the road to take on the Denver Broncos.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Panthers 22.7 – Broncos 20.6 with an over/under of 43.3. The Vegas Line has a final score of Panthers 22.5 – Broncos 19.5 with an over/under of 42.0.
2015-16 Statistics (32 total teams):
Last season Denver finished with a (12-4) record and a (+59) point differential. Carolina was (15-1) with a (+192) point differential.
Yards per game: Panthers 366.9 (11th) > Broncos 355.5 (16th)
Points per game: Panthers 31.2 (1st) > Broncos 22.2 (19th)
Turnover margin: Panthers +20 (1st) > Broncos -4 (20th)
Fewest yards allowed per game: Broncos 283.1 (1st) > Panthers 322.9 (6th)
Fewest Points allowed per game: Broncos 18.5 (4th) > Panthers 19.2 (6th)
Summary:
The big shocker of the offseason was the Denver Broncos surprisingly naming Trevor Siemian their starter at quarterback after the retirement of legend Peyton Manning. Siemian, a seventh-round pick in 2015, has only one career pass attempt in the NFL. He put up solid numbers in the preseason but that usually doesn’t amount to much. Fortunately for the Broncos, Siemian has a strong offensive line, playmakers on offense, and an unbelievable defense.
Carolina returns nearly their entire roster from what was the best regular season team all of last year. Quarterback Cam Newton is fresh off an MVP season and will be looking for bigger things as his big play wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin returns from injury. The Panthers will be seeking revenge from last year’s Super Bowl defeat. This will be a low scoring game but Carolina have to be the favorites because nobody knows what to expect from Siemian.
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