Von Miller and the rest of Denver's dominant defense silenced their doubters the only way they knew how, by securing the silver trophy in the Golden Gate City. Denver's dominant defenders passed around the Lombardi Trophy for selfies and snuggles in the delirious locker room after they hammered Newton and pounded the rest of Panthers into so many bumbles, stumbles and fumbles in a 24-10 beatdown that was both epic and classic. The Broncos controlled the game despite converting a single third down in 14 tries and Manning compiled a paltry 56.6 passer rating. "Man, we've got the best defense on the planet," said running back C.J.