What's trending in the NFL: Panthers, Broncos to meet in Super Bowl 50

— -- Here are the top stories from Sunday:

Led by its dominant defense and a steady performance from Peyton Manning, the Broncos upset the Patriots 20-18 to clinch a berth in Super Bowl 50. Here are a few of our stories about the game:

  • Legwold: Manning, defense lead Broncos to second Super Bowl berth in three years
  • Miller: How Manning and the Broncos upset the Patriots
  • MacMullan: Brady-or-bust strategy leaves Patriots wanting
  • O'Connor: Manning's latest Super Bowl trip will be one to savor
  • SportsNation: NFL players, other athletes react on Twitter to Broncos-Patriots
  • Newton: Panthers advance to Super Bowl with dominant performance
  • Miller: How Newton and the Panthers beat the Cardinals
  • Weinfuss: Cardinals' Carson Palmer fails on biggest stage of career
  • SportsNation: Steph, NASCAR drivers loved the Panthers' big win
  • For more Super Bowl 50 coverage, go here.

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