The Denver Broncos’ win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 capped off a postseason that included some unbelievable finishes, the ascendancy of the NFL’s new MVP, a dominant run of defense and potentially the final game of one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history.
Here are the top five takeaways from the NFL’s 2015 postseason:
1. Broncos defense was historically great
The Broncos defense was great in the regular season, finishing first in the NFL in total yards allowed, sacks and yards per play.