Super Bowl 50 Primer: Everything you need to know
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us. Get ready for the historic 50th edition of the big game with our comprehensive guide.
How to watch
Super Bowl 50
Who: Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos
When: Sunday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Streaming: CBSSports.com or CBSSports App (XBox One, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, and Windows 10)
By the numbers
Super Bowl 50 pits the NFL's top-ranked defense against the top-scoring offense in a battle of No. 1 seeds. We dug deep to see how the teams stack up:
- Super Bowl: Tale of the tape
- 3 reasons why the Broncos will win Super Bowl 50
- 3 reasons why the Panthers will win Super Bowl 50
- 5 key storylines to watch during Super Bowl 50
- 5 unheralded players who could win Super Bowl MVP
- 9 bold predictions for Super Bowl 50
Going deep
Our NFL staff examined the game from all angles and found the key narratives that could decide its outcome and future ramifications:
- Where does Cam Newton's season compare to the best in NFL history?
- Kuechly, Davis to bait Manning into deep passes
- Panthers built for long-term success, starting with Super Bowl 50
- Panthers' patience with Rivera should be example to rest of league
- Broncos' defense faces opportunity to solidify spot among all-time greats
- Anatomy of an upset: 3 necessary evils Broncos need to beat Panthers
- Win or lose, Super Bowl 50 shouldn't affect Peyton Manning's legacy
Betting guide
Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day of the year for gamblers. Before you place your wagers, read up on our favorite bets:
- Super Bowl betting preview
- Staff picks
- Player prop bets to target
- Touchdown prop bets to target
- Game prop bets to target
- Novelty prop bets to target
Prop up your party
Add some stakes to your Super Bowl party with our printable prop pool sheet: