Unique matchup: The Broncos-Panthers matchup marks just the second time in NFL history that the teams who faced off in the previous Super Bowl meet again in Week 1 of the following season.
**Even track record: **Denver quarterback Trevor Siemian started 14 games in his career at Northwestern, going 7-7.
Home cookin': The Broncos have the best record in home openers of any team in NFL history (42-13-1).