One look at the Panthers' grades -- especially when it comes to their overall offense and secondary -- and it's not hard to see why they have been so dominant all year long.

Anchored by the best run defense in the league and second-best pass rush, it's easy to see why the Broncos have relied on their defense all year long.

Cam Newton continues to improve throughout the playoffs and is Pro Football Focus' top-ranked quarterback overall.

When blitzed during the season, Cam Newton is the second highest rated QB in the NFL, behind only Russell Wilson.

The Broncos have to get pressure without blitzing in order to slow down Cam Newton and the Panthers' high-powered offense.

In the Panthers' lone blemish on the season -- a Week 16 loss to the Falcons -- Carolina was under pressure all game long and Cam Newton wasn't able to escape Atlanta's pressure.

On top of getting pressure on Cam Newton without blitzing, the Broncos would be smart to try and force him to throw outside the numbers to his right.

Look for Cam Newton to utilize his tight ends, but not his running backs, in the passing game -- especially TE Greg Olsen.

While Cam Newton is having the best year of career, Peyton Manning is having his worst. It's not hard to see why people are saying this could be Manning's last game.

It may be hard to believe, but Peyton Manning struggled this season whether he was blitzed or not and even when he played from a clean pocket,

However, Peyton Manning's most glaring weakness throughout the season has been his ability to throw the deep ball.

It's interesting to note that the Broncos offense has flip-flopped during the season from coach Gary Kubiak's offense to Peyton Manning's and now back to Kubiak's.

Don't be surprised if the Panthers' defensive line gets after Peyton Manning because the Broncos' offensive line struggles in pass protection.

Kawann Short is one player the Broncos must pay close attention to because he has become one of the most disruptive defensive tackles in the game.

While everyone knows about Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware, people don't realize how deep the Broncos are at linebacker. They even have a few backups, including Shaquil Barrett, who would start on most other teams.

The Broncos may be very deep at linebacker, but the Panthers have the best one in the NFL in Luke Kuechly, and it really isn't even close.

Cam Newton needs to be careful when attacking the Broncos' secondary because every member of their starting nickel unit has a positive coverage ranking.

The Broncos may be deep at corner, but just like at linebacker, they won't have the best one in Super Bowl 50. That honor belongs to Panthers CB Josh Norman.

It remains to be seen what schemes Wade Phillips will use because after playing mostly Cover 1 and Cover 3 during the season, Denver has played more quarter, quarter, half in the postseason.

Peyton Manning, one of the smartest QBs at the line, will have his hands full deciphering the Panthers coverage because they like to use Cover 1, Cover 2, Cover 3 and Cover 4.

The Broncos have the best defense in the NFL because they don't have any weak links -- and their line is no exception. Derek Wolfe and Malik Jackson could be difference-makers.

An underrated key to the Panthers success this year is their interior offensive line, which is the best in the league. Can it hold up against the Broncos top-ranked defense?