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5 Reasons Why the Panthers Will Win Super Bowl 50

Joseph Juan  —  @FF_Scientist Feb 1st, 2016
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3. Greg Olsen Has a Reasonable Matchup

Tight end Greg Olsen stepped up in a big way for the Carolina Panthers offense after number-one wideout Kelvin Benjamin was lost for the season with a torn ACL.

The third most efficient tight end in the league with at least 75 targets according to our metrics, Olsen led the team in targets (124), receptions (77), receiving yards (1,104), and was second in receiving touchdowns (7) this season.

And as the stakes have risen, Olsen has continued to come through for the team. Despite facing two top-10 secondaries in this season's playoffs, he's managed to total 12 receptions for 190 receiving yards and a touchdown so far.

With the tight end position being perhaps the Achilles heel of the Broncos defense -- they surrendered the 12th most yards (908) and touchdowns (7) to the position in the regular season -- Denver will have their hands full trying to contain one of the Panthers biggest playmakers in the receiving game.

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