SANTA CLARA, Calif. — There were no surprises in Super Bowl 50 for the Broncos if you had been watching them this season. Stonewalling rush defense, dominant pressure from the inside and outside pass rushers, and opportunistic game-changing takeaways were the hallmarks of this team throughout the year, and that didn't change in the 24-10 victory over the Panthers at Levi's Stadium.
"It's been a grind all season," tight end Owen Daniels said. "It's been one of those seasons: a lot of close games and we find different ways to win. So it was another one of those games, a microcosm of the season right there.