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Broncos Score First Defensive Touchdown In A Super Bowl In Franchise History

DENVER (CBS4) - With 6:34 left in the first quarter of Super Bowl 50 the Broncos and their No. 1 defense made the first big play of the game.

Broncos linebacker Von Miller strip sacked Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and defensive lineman Malik Jackson leaped for the fumbled ball, grabbing it as he fell into the endzone.

It was the first defensive touchdown in Broncos Super Bowl history, and it made the score Broncos 10, Panthers 0.

Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers fumbles the ball in the first quarter of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The ball was recovered by Malik Jackson #97 of the Denver Broncos in the end zone for a touchdown. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

It was the fifth defensive score of the season for the Broncos.

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