Super Bowl 50 Viewing Guide
SANTA CLARA, CA (The Spread) – In efforts to get you ready for Super Bowl 50, here’s a guide complete with general viewing information, a start time and much more.
What: Super Bowl 50
Where: Santa Clara, California
When: February 7, 2016
Venue: Levi’s Stadium (Home of the 49ers)
TV Network: CBS
Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Phil Simms (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter)
Halftime Performance: Coldplay
Kickoff: 6:30PM ET
Matchup: Panthers vs. Broncos
Line History: The Panthers opened as either a 3.5 or 4-point favorite depending on which sports book you viewed. But within 24 hours, the majority of online and Vegas sports books had the line up to Carolina -4.5. The line has now grown to either 5.5 or 6, again, depending on which sports book you view.
Opening Super Bowl Futures: The Seahawks opened as 5/1 favorites.
Super Bowl History:
The Steelers have the most Super Bowl victories with six while the Broncos have the most Super Bowl losses with five. The Steelers, Cowboys and Patriots are all tied with the most Super Bowl appearances at eight apiece, while the Texans, Jaguars, Lions and Browns have never appeared in a Super Bowl in their respective franchise histories.
Super Bowl MVP History:
The quarterback position has won by far the most Super Bowl MVP awards with 27, while running back has claimed seven MVP trophies and receiver has claimed six. Linebacker has the most MVP awards on defense at three, while defensive end and safety have won two MVP trophies apiece. Cornerback, defensive tackle and kick returner have won one, respectively.
Past Results:
2015: Patriots 28, Seahawks 24
2014: Seahawks 43, Broncos 8
2013: Ravens 34, 49ers 31
2012: Giants 21, Patriots 17
2011: Packers 31, Steelers 25
2010: Saints 31, Colts 17
2009: Steelers 27, Cardinals 23
2008: Giants 17, Patriots 14
2007: Colts 29, Bears 17
2006: Steelers 21, Seahawks 10
2005: Patriots 24, Eagles 21
2004: Patriots 32, Panthers 29
2003: Buccaneers 48, Raiders 21
2002: Patriots 20, Rams 17
2001: Ravens 34, Giants 7
2000: Rams 23, Titans 16
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