Broncos lead Panthers after 1, 10-0

The Denver Broncos jumped out to a fast 10-0 lead after one quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.

The Broncos got the ball first and quarterback Peyton Manning led what looked to be a promising opening drive, completing four of six passes for 47 yards.

The drive eventually stalled out in the red zone, with Brandon McMannus converting a 34-yard field goal to put the Broncos up first, 3-0.

The teams traded three and outs, before the game-changing defense of the Broncos showed up.

Von Miller broke through the line and hit Cam Newton hard as he stepped up to throw, forcing a fumble.

Malik Jackson scooped it up in the end zone for a Broncos touchdown, putting Denver up 10-0.

Manning finished the quarter 7 of 9 for 61 yards.

Emmanuel Sanders led the way receiving for Denver, with three receptions for 20 yards.

Carolina was able to gain just 28 total yards in the opening quarter.

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