Nik Bonitto’s strip-sack reminded Broncos fans of Super Bowl 50

The Denver Broncos ' 26-21 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday was full of heroes. From safety Devon Key's wild interception to wide receiver Pat Bryant's wide-open touchdown catch in the fourth quarter, Denver continues to have a contingent of big players step up at crucial times in wins. During the final Panthers drive of the contest, with the score within five, Denver needed a stop when they had trouble stopping Bryce Young and the Carolina offense for much of the second half. However, it was pass-rusher Nik Bonitto who stepped up once more to force a Young fumble and seal the game for the Broncos . Coach Sean Payton spoke of Bonitto's turnover, calling it a "huge play." "That was big," Payton said postgame. "They converted two long third downs, and we talked about the ball security, and it finally came and it was a huge play, obviously. It was a huge play.” Bonitto's strip-sack and recovery brought back fond memories of Super Bowl 50, when eventual MVP Von Miller had two strip sacks of Carolina quarterback Cam Newton. Maybe it was Bonitto flashing around the edge; maybe it was Denver wearing white and Carolina wearing black, but a lot of fans saw flashbacks of Miller in the final defensive stop. It also helps that Bonitto has long looked up to Miller as a mentor, trying to emulate his disruptive ways. Broncos Country Twitter reacted to the moment, seeing the similarities between the two plays. You can see their reactions below. While Bonitto's turn at a Super Bowl may be coming, this moment will surely bring back treasured memories for any Broncos fan lucky enough to remember the awesome Super Bowl 50 memory. Social : Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X !