The Panthers have driven into Broncos territory twice in the third quarter of Super Bowl 50, but they have no points to show for the efforts.
Cam Newton was intercepted by T.J. Ward at the Denver 10-yard-line on a pass that went off Ted Ginn’s hands. Ward fumbled on the return -- no surprise in this sloppy affair -- but Danny Trevathan fell on the ball to ensure the Broncos would retain possession.
The Panthers got the ball downfield thanks to a 42-yard completion to Philly Brown, who jumped between Aqib Talib and T.J. Ward to snag a Newton pass inside Denver territory. Brown banged his head on the grass when coming down with the ball and is now being evaluated for a concussion.
It’s the third turnover of the day for the Panthers and the second credited to Newton, who also fumbled on a Von Miller sack in the first quarter. Malik Jackson fell on that ball for the only Denver touchdown of the game and the Panthers have been playing from behind all day.
They haven’t been able to gain any ground thanks to their constant miscues, however, and the Broncos added to their lead with a Brandon McManus field goal earlier in the third. They couldn’t add any more points after the interception, but still lead 16-7 with 3:12 to play in the third quarter.