Games are a reminder that anyone can play hero

Owen Daniels is with this third team. He produced the Broncos' two touchdowns. Ted Ginn is with his fourth franchise. he produced the first big play in Carolina's victory.

Jim Souhan @Souhanstrib

Bill Belichick is a genius. Peyton Manning can’t beat Tom Brady. Manning chokes in the postseason. The NFL playoffs produce upsets. The Panthers might not be for real.

None of those popular notions rang true Sunday, when the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers advanced to Super Bowl 50.

Sunday, Belichick’s mistakes caught up to him, Manning beat Brady again and two No. 1 seeds beat No. 2 seeds to advance.

The Broncos don’t throw the ball well, or even run it efficiently, but they are going to the Super…