Jordan Norwood: Denver Broncos punt returner sets Super Bowl record with longest return

Carolina Panthers error leads to massive play

Tom Sheen
Monday 08 February 2016 02:20 GMT
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Denver Broncos punt returner Jordan Norwood broke a Super Bowl record in the first hald at Levi's Stadium.

The returner returned the longest punt in Super Bowl history, somehow slipping four tackles to burst down the sideline for 61 yards.

The previous record sat at just 45 yards.

It came off a blown defensive set from the Panthers.

Colin Jones and Teddy Williams believed Norwood had called for a fair catch - which would have killed the play at the spot.

Norwood didn't and managed to then sidestep a couple of tackles before showing a brilliant burst of speed to get down the sideline.

Denver weren't completely able to capitalise on the big play, failing to score a touch down and instead settling for a field goal.

The Broncos, arguably the better team, hold the lead at half-time, 13-7.

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