Take your minds back to the 2016 Super Bowl. The Denver Broncos versus the Carolina Panthers. AFC Champions going up against NFC Champions.
Both teams had their own reasons to believe it was their destiny to be crowned victors at the end of a spectacular match-up. The Broncos had their suffocating defense, led by eventual Super Bowl MVP Von Miller, while the Panthers were aided by their impressive ability on both sides of the ball.
The night prior to the Championship Game, Cam Newton was awarded with the 2015 NFL MVP. It was an easy enough choice to make.