Containing Cam Newton?
That’s definitely up there.
Scoring touchdowns in the red zone?
Sure, always important.
But the No. 1 Super Sunday priority for the Denver Broncos is avoiding turnovers and setting the table for a ravenous Carolina Panthers’ defense that’s simply feasted off opponents’ fumbles and foibles all season.
You’ve no doubt come across some of the following figures here in the seemingly endless two-week buildup to Super Bowl 50, but they’re too remarkable and crucial not to review:
- The Panthers easily led the league with 39 takeaways and a plus-20 turnover differential during the regular season.