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Star-Telegram Super Bowl picks: Will it be Cam Newton or Peyton Manning dabbing at the finish?

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton seems to be the deciding factor when it comes to picking the Super Bowl winner. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sunday on CBS (KTVT/11).
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton seems to be the deciding factor when it comes to picking the Super Bowl winner. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sunday on CBS (KTVT/11). AP

Staff picks

Mac Engel: Panthers 24, Broncos 17 — The end of Peyton gives way to the rise of Cam.

Gil LeBreton: Panthers 33, Broncos 17 — Denver defense and Super Bowl experience will keep them in it for a while, but Carolina and Cam are too relentless not to dominate in the end.

Drew Davison: Panthers 27, Broncos 17 — Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly steal the spotlight and spoil Peyton Manning’s last hurrah.

Clarence E. Hill Jr.: Panthers 28, Broncos 17 —Cam Newton dabs into championship glory. The Carolina takeover is complete.

Charean Williams: Panthers 27, Broncos 17 —Peyton Manning is the sentimental favorite, but the Panthers are just too good.

This story was originally published February 6, 2016 at 4:17 PM with the headline "Star-Telegram Super Bowl picks: Will it be Cam Newton or Peyton Manning dabbing at the finish?."

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