If Denver is truly one the best defenses of all-time, than under 44.5 should be a lock. We will not go that far but they are one of the best defenses to make the Super Bowl. Denver will almost certainly try to nickel and dime.

The Panthers, facing a brutal defense, will make TE Greg Olsen as well as the running ability of Cam Newton a major part of the game plan.

Carolina holds teams to 1.1 yards per pass below their normal average, which is the precise rate Denver does. I would be shocked to see either team open it up. Look for a stunning number of underneath-the-coverage passes and plenty of runs.