In what is rumoured to be his final National Football League game, thirty-nine-year-old Manning threw for only 141 yards, completing 13 of 23 passes, and tossing one interception, but a dominant defensive display saw the Broncos overcome their rivals.
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With the Broncos leading 3-0 in the first quarter, Miller got to Panthers quarterback Cam Newton for a strip-sack.
One of the most talked about moments of Super Bowl 50 was when cameras captured the reaction of Eli Manning to his brother’s team the Denver Broncos scoring a critical touchdown in the win over the Carolina Panthers.
“If it wasn’t for Peyton making decisions that he made to throw the ball short so we could punt the ball, get the ball back…” Both forced fumbles led to touchdowns – the only two times Denver reached the end zone.
Manning’s brother Eli has been the theme park’s honored guest twice, after his Giants won the Super Bowl in 2008 and 2012. “For me, I’m just enjoying being with my team-mates, celebrating, that’s where I want to be”. He is the first head coach to win a Super Bowl with the same team he won a Super Bowl with as a player.
Social media went up in a frenzy after a video leaked of what appears to be Cam Newton exiting the interview because he didn’t want to answer reporters’ questions. Manning gave all the credit to his defensive teammates. When I start bringing the cane out, you guys make sure that you tell me, ‘DeMarcus, it’s time to hang the cleats up’. On Sunday after the game, Harris was in an adjacent interview area talking loudly about the Broncos’ game plan in their 24-10 victory at Levi’s Stadium.
The victory likely marks the end of an era for Peyton Manning who took home his third Super Bowl Championship.
Carolina’s offense was on the field for 32:47, but produced only 315 net yards and 10 points while turning the ball over four times.
“Can you put a finger on why Carolina didn’t play the way it normally plays?” was another question.
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“We carry each other”, Miller said on Monday during his MVP news conference.
