SANTA CLARA, Calif. (MEDIA GENERAL/AP) – Millions watched but moments were inevitably missed as the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 to win Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
If you were interrupted by gossip at your Super Bowl party or by grabbing a bite to eat, don’t worry. Here are the top moments so you’re prepared for Monday morning:Lady Gaga performs the national anthem
Lady Gaga, wearing a sparkly red pantsuit with matching eye shadow, performed the national anthem before the game.
A lot of people didn’t know Lady Gaga could “sing like that” https://t.co/1HI6vDx5EO https://t.co/7dbcEjltNU
– BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) February 8, 2016
//platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsBroncos dominate first half but neither team looks stellar
The Broncos got off to a quick start, scoring a field goal on their opening drive to take a 3-0 lead. Peyton Manning came out firing. His first four plays were passes for 46 yards setting up a 34-yard field goal by Brandon McManus.
#BeatThePantherspic.twitter.com/fTye8t7CTO
– Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 7, 2016
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End of the 1st..#BeatThePanthers pic.twitter.com/18jVkP33sS
– Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 8, 2016
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Also in the first quarter, Denver’s Von Miller sacked Cam Newton, forcing a fumble that was recovered by Malik Jackson in the end zone for a touchdown.Panthers cut Broncos lead in second quarter
Cam Newton and the Panthers were able to cut the Broncos lead in the second quarter after Newton led a touchdown drive that ended with a 1-yard leap into the end zone by Jonathan Stewart.
#Panthers cut Denver’s lead to 10-7 off a @Jonathanstewar1 TD#SB50#KeepPoundingpic.twitter.com/ZlCFbqG6dW
– Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) February 8, 2016
//platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsFirst half dominated by defense
Defense dominated the first half. There were three turnovers, including this one-handed catch by Panthers’ defensive end Kony Ealy. Of the 15 drives in the first half, nine ended without a first down.
One-handed #interception for @KonyEaly94!#SB50 #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/jjKlyBg8us
– Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) February 8, 2016
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Epic. #pepsihalftime#SB50pic.twitter.com/sIxiNhg62w
– NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2016
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.@coldplay at #SB50 https://t.co/yAKI4vkuso
– Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 8, 2016
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Cam can’t deliver
Cam Newton struggled in his first Super Bowl appearance. The league MVP never seemed comfortable in the pocket and failed to produce a TD running or throwing for the first time this season. The Panthers’ offensive line also allowed a Super Bowl record-tying seven sacks.Turnovers costly for Carolina
Turnovers proved costly for the Panthers. They had four, including a third quarter interception by T.J. Ward.Broncos take 24-10 lead late in the fourth
A late fourth quarter touchdown and 2-point conversion sealed Carolina’s fate. Cam Newton’s second fumble of the game set up C.J. Anderson’s 2-yard touchdown run. Newton’s reaction to the TD below. There was just 3:08 left in regulation.
Cam’s reaction on the sideline after the last #Broncos touchdown…#SB50 https://t.co/8XQ1PkbrN7
– NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2016
//platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsDenver defeats Carolina 24-10