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Game Plan: Who has the edge in Broncos vs. Panthers?

Denver Post | February 6, 2016

Related Topics: Ronnie Hillman, Denver Broncos, Luke Kuechly, Kawann Short, Jonathan Stewart, Gary Anderson (placekicker), Star Lotulelei, Thomas Davis (American football), 2003 Carolina Panthers season, Peyton Manning

It's not pretty, but the Broncos' grind-it-out style gets the job done. For the most part, New England bottled up C.J. Anderson and Ronnie Hillman in the AFC championship game. But one play — a 30-yard rush by Anderson to set up the Broncos' final field goal — ended up leading to the crucial points in a 20-18 win. The Panthers have the No. 4 rushing defense in the NFL, led by stout defensive tackles Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei and linebackers Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis.
Edge: Panthers

When the Panthers run:

The Panthers averaged 142 rushing yards per game in the regular season and 148 yards in the playoffs.


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