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5 Reasons Why The Carolina Panthers Will Win Super Bowl 50

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Before the season started, the Carolina Panthers lost their top playmaker in wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin to a torn ACL in training camp. Instead of panicking, the team grew closer together and used the “us against the world” mentality to win their first 14 games of the season and finish with the best record in the NFL at 15-1. While many people will tell you that the Panthers aren’t as good as their record, I’m going to give you five reasons why they will be hoisting the Lombardi trophy on February 7.

5. Defense

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The Panthers possess the best cornerback in the league in Josh Norman, the best corps of linebackers with Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis and Shaq Thompson and the best defensive tackle tandem in the league with Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei. The unit has combined for the fourth-best run defense in the league and rank No. 6 overall.

The Panthers possess the best cornerback in the league in Josh Norman, the best corps of linebackers with Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis and Shaq Thompson and the best defensive tackle tandem in the league with Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei. The unit has combined for the fourth-best run defense in the league and rank No. 6 overall.

4. Running Game

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For as much as the NFL has turned into a passing league because of rules, the formula to win in the playoffs remains being able to run the ball and play strong defense. The Panthers have the best running game of any team left with 142.6 yards per game, and that will be a huge factor on their way to the Super Bowl.

For as much as the NFL has turned into a passing league because of rules, the formula to win in the playoffs remains being able to run the ball and play strong defense. The Panthers have the best running game of any team left with 142.6 yards per game, and that will be a huge factor on their way to the Super Bowl.

3. Turnover Margin

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The Panthers' defense leads the league in interceptions with 24, tied for first in fumble recoveries and led the league with 39 total takeaways. Offensively, the Panthers were tied for eight with only 19 total giveaways which gave the team a plus-20 turnover margin, good for tops in the league by a wide margin.

The Panthers' defense leads the league in interceptions with 24, tied for first in fumble recoveries and led the league with 39 total takeaways. Offensively, the Panthers were tied for eight with only 19 total giveaways which gave the team a plus-20 turnover margin, good for tops in the league by a wide margin.

2. Home-Field Advantage

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With the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the Panthers won't have to leave Charlotte until the Super Bowl. That's a huge advantage as they have a combined 19-5 record at Bank of America Stadium during the last three seasons, including an 8-0 mark this year.

With the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the Panthers won't have to leave Charlotte until the Super Bowl. That's a huge advantage as they have a combined 19-5 record at Bank of America Stadium during the last three seasons, including an 8-0 mark this year.

1. Cam Newton

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The one thing that the Panthers have that no other team in the league possesses is the 2015-16 NFL MVP, Cam Newton. Newton took his game to another level this season and repeatedly led his team to victory, whether it be with his arm or his legs. When the game is on the line, there's been no quarterback better than Newton this season.

The one thing that the Panthers have that no other team in the league possesses is the 2015-16 NFL MVP, Cam Newton. Newton took his game to another level this season and repeatedly led his team to victory, whether it be with his arm or his legs. When the game is on the line, there's been no quarterback better than Newton this season.

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