A recent Washington Post headline reads, "Sorry Broncos, Almost Everyone Betting on Panthers in Super Bowl 50" — and that's no exaggeration.
An overwhelming number of bettors have placed their money on Cam Newton and the Panthers — and as a result, the point spread has widened.
Carolina opened as a 3.5 point favorite to win the big game on February 7, but that number has grown to 5.5 points or more. And as more and more prognosticators predict a Panthers victory, expect those digits to keep moving higher.
Twitter Nation also thinks Cam and company will spoil what could be Peyton Manning's last rodeo. But we managed to find some die-hard fans who actually think the Broncos will shock the world and win.
Here are our twenty favorites.
Number 20:
Defense wins chips.. And that's exactly how the Broncos are gonna beat the panthers in the super bowl defense!!
— SB50BoundTbh (@CP_3__) February 1, 2016
Number 19:
It appears a Broncos fan on reddit has figured out the formula to beat the Panthers. pic.twitter.com/Fig3KjlgUk
— Jakob Narbei (@JakobNarbei) January 31, 2016
Number 18:
I had a dream last night that the #Broncos beat the #Panthers I Hope my dreams come true
— Yacouba Traore (@Born_to_ball_27) January 31, 2016
Number 17:
Go #Broncos! Beat the @Panthers! pic.twitter.com/ItodlXQZh6
— The Hornet Denver (@hornetdenver) January 29, 2016
Number 16:
#Broncos beat the #Panthers in #SB50!!! #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/kNN8FnTCH5
— Sean Sauer (@seantweetsds3d) January 31, 2016
Number 15:
Broncos gone beat the Panthers
— #youahbrokeboi (@CallMehNino) January 31, 2016
Number 14:
Hey @NFL I can't wait for the @Broncos to beat the @Panthers in #SB50
— Keegan Archuleta (@TheRealKeegan_A) January 31, 2016
Number 13:
@Broncos are going to beat the @Panthers 24-13
— Ryan Meadows (@RMeadows420) January 30, 2016
Number 12:
@Broncos Beat the Panthers in the Super Bowl and win it for Peyton Manning!!!
— Adamdorgant (@adamdorgant) January 30, 2016
Number 11:
Not only did my Nuggs beat Steph's Warriors but now my Broncos are gonna beat his Panthers. #sorrynotsorry
— Parker Browning (@PBrowning3) January 29, 2016
Number 10:
I think the Broncos will win come on beat the panthers winning streak
— Peyton Tanner Mares (@MaresTanner) February 1, 2016
Number 9:
@Broncos They said the Broncos won't beat the Steelers, won't beat the Patriots, can't beat the Panthers. #WHYNOT #BeatThePanthers
— Chris Jankay (@McCache33) January 30, 2016
Number 8:
I hope the Broncos beat the Panthers so bad that Cam retires
— Aaron Manzo (@Brain_Of_A) January 31, 2016
Number 7:
Broncos gone beat the panthers, Peyton Manning gone retire, its all set up
— Joshuwa (@NFZ_1) January 30, 2016
Number 6:
I actually think the Broncos beat the Panthers.... Is that bad? #SuperBowl
— Mitchell Pantzke (@_Pantzke) January 31, 2016
Number 5:
Just so you guys know Jacob bet me 5 bucks the Broncos beat the panthers @J_Frey15 pic.twitter.com/h8LEP6AKAK
— pedro (@pedromfcosta2) February 1, 2016
Number 4:
Yup finally got my decision on the Super Bowl Broncos beat Panthers 26-17... Von Miller MVP
— EL FOOSAY (@SheHatesJacoby) January 29, 2016
Number 3:
The Broncos will beat the Panthers. I'm gonna look either brilliant or stupid after the game. #SuperBowl50
— Knowledgy (@youngjross24) January 29, 2016
Number 2:
Will the @Broncos beat the @Panthers? @PBKennelClub Super Bowl Pooch Predictor race says they will! #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/MLYEq2h1wo
— Greyhound Channel (@greyhoundchan) January 30, 2016
Number 1:
@Broncos #go Broncos #beat panthers pic.twitter.com/WIaN4pju21
— Wedbed (@wdeschep) January 30, 2016