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2016 NFL Season Opener: Panthers @ Broncos [Open Thread]

Last year, the Carolina Panthers were one win away from hoisting the first Lombardi trophy in franchise history. They were denied by the Denver Broncos in a stinging 24-10 loss. Tonight in the 2016 NFL season opener, Carolina hopes for a little bit of revenge against Denver.

NFL: Super Bowl 50-Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL is back and we couldn't be happier! The two Super Bowl participants are clashing tonight, the Panthers led by quarterback Cam Newton and the Broncos, now resting their championship hopes on the arms of one Trevor Siemian (Who?). Yup, Getcha Popcorn Ready Y'all!!!

TEAM LEADERS (2015)

CAROLINA PANTHERS
Passing Cmp Att Yds TDs
Cam Newton 296 495 3837 35
Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
Jonathan Stewart 242 989 4.1 6
Cam Newton 132 636 4.8 10
Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
Greg Olsen 77 1104 14.3 7
Ted Ginn 44 739 16.8 10
Jerricho Cotchery 39 485 12.4 3
Devin Funchess 31 473 15.3 5

DENVER BRONCOS
Passing Cmp Att Yds TDs
Peyton Manning 198 331 2249 9
Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
Ronnie Hillman 207 863 4.2 7
C.J. Anderson 152 720 4.7 5
Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
Demaryius Thomas 105 1304 12.4 6
Emmanuel Sanders 76 1135 14.9 6
Owen Daniels 46 517 11.2 3
Jordan Norwood 22 207 9.4 0

This is now the first "Real Football" open thread of the 2016-17 NFL season! Enjoy!!