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Broncos ride defense, special teams to halftime lead in Super Bowl 50

Defense and special teams have been huge for the Broncos.

The Denver defense scored a touchdown and a record-breaking punt return set up another score as the Broncos held a 13-7 halftime lead on the Panthers in Super Bowl 50.

Jordan Norwood's 61-yard punt return in the second quarter was the longest in Super Bowl history and led to a 33-yard Brandon McManus field goal.

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The Broncos made things look easy on Sunday's opening drive before the drive stalled in the red zone and the Broncos settled for a 34-yard McManus field goal.