Thomas Davis (forearm) will start in the Super Bowl according to head coach Ron Rivera, Steve Wyche of NFL Network reports.

Davis (forearm) will start in the Super Bowl, according to head coach Ron Rivera, Steve Wyche of NFL Network reports.

Analysis:

Davis broke his forearm in the NFC championship game and underwent surgery last Monday to repair it. He has been a participant in practice all week, and it appears he'll be on the field with the first-string defense Sunday. Davis still could see his snaps monitored during the game.