Super Bowl 50: Broncos vs. Panthers, 1st Half Open Thread

Tonight, the Denver Broncos battle the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Will Peyton Manning go out on top (it at all), or will Cam Newton establish himself as the new class of quarterback in the NFL? My official prediction and comprehensive preview of the game can be found here. Browns fans should use this as their open thread to discuss the game as it unfolds.

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Game: Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers
Date/Time: Sunday, February 7, 2015 at 6:35 p.m. ET
Location: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
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Television: CBS - Jim Nantz & Phil Simms (Pregame at 2:00 p.m. ET)
Odds: The Panthers are 5.5 point favorites, with the over/under at 45 points
National anthem: Lady Gaga | America the Beautiful: Armed Forces Chorus
Halftime show performance: Coldplay w/ special guests Beyoncé and Bruno Mars | Prop Bets