Patriots vs. Broncos: New England turns ball over on first snap

The New England Patriots’ Christmas Eve game against the Denver Broncos started in the worst possible fashion. After receiving the opening kickoff, quarterback Bailey Zappe was sacked on the very first offensive play from scrimmage, fumbling the football, and watching the Broncos defense recover at the New England 6-yard line. The play was a direct …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Defense starts with a successful goal-line stop

The New England Patriots offense started its Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos in the worst way possible, by turning the football over on its very first snap of the night. The Bailey Zappe lost fumble set up Denver at the New England 6-yard line and in prime position to take an early lead. …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Bailey Zappe hits Jalen Reagor for 28-yard pickup

The New England Patriots offense struggled to start its Week 16 primetime game against the Denver Broncos, The unit turned the ball over on its very first play from scrimmage, and failed to gain a first down on its initial three possessions. In the late first quarter, however, it started to build some momentum — …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Jahlani Tavai, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. team up for fumble recovery

The New England Patriots defense continues to make plays against the Denver Broncos. After already executing a successful goal-line stop on its first drive of the two teams’ Week 16 primetime battle, the unit was able to produce another turnover to end the Broncos’ fourth possession of the night. Denver had moved the ball to …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Ezekiel Elliott hurdles defender en route to 15-yard touchdown

It took the New England Patriots offense two-and-a-half quarters, but it has finally found the end zone against the Denver Broncos. In the third quarter of the two teams’ Week 16 primetime matchup, Ezekiel Elliott scored on a 15-yard catch-and-run that also saw the veteran running back hurdle over a defender on his way toward …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Bailey Zappe hits Mike Gesicki for New England’s 2nd touchdown

The New England Patriots offense started its Week 16 matchup with the Denver Broncos slowly, but it has since found its footing and put together some solid drives. The latest of which ended in New England’s second touchdown of the night. Starting in terrific field position at the Denver 42-yard line, New England needed just …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Special teams touchdown adds to New England’s lead

The New England Patriots’ special teams unit has had its fair share of issues all season, including earlier in the Week 16 primetime matchup with the Denver Broncos. In the third quarter, however, the group was ready to capitalize on a massive mistake by its opponent. After a Bailey Zappe-to-Mike Gesicki touchdown allowed the Patriots …

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Patriots vs. Broncos recap: Chad Ryland redemption secures 26-23 win

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports New England improves to 4-11. A 20-point third quarter helped the New England Patriots take a two score lead over the Denver Broncos Sunday night, before a pair of Russell Wilson touchdown passes tied the game late in the fourth quarter. A final drive by Bailey Zappe helped set up …

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Patriots promote former Broncos lineman James Ferentz to 53-man roster amid series of Week 16 moves

Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images New England placed offensive tackle Conor McDermott on injured reserve. The New England Patriots have signed interior lineman James Ferentz to the 53-man roster in advance of Sunday’s Mile High matchup with the Denver Broncos. Christmas Eve is on track to mark the first appearance of the regular season for …

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Patriots vs. Broncos: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, live stream, radio and more

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images New England travels to Denver on Christmas Eve. The New England Patriots will be spending their Christmas Eve out west as they get ready for a Sunday night matchup against the Denver Broncos. Here is all the broadcast information you need to Sunday’s game. Week 16: Patriots vs. Broncos Kickoff: …

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How Bill Belichick was shaped by his 1978 season as a Broncos assistant coach

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots’ head coach went into great detail about his time in Denver during his Friday press conference. To a degree, Bill Belichick being portrayed as a stoic, no-nonsense coach whose manufacturer setting is “slightly annoyed at all times” and who offers little insight when talking to the media, is …

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Patriots downgrade Hunter Henry, Conor McDermott to out on eve of Broncos matchup

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Both had been listed as questionable on the final injury report of Week 16. The New England Patriots will visit the Denver Broncos short an additional two starters. The organization downgraded tight end Hunter Henry and offensive tackle Conor McDermott to out prior to traveling on Saturday. Both veterans had …

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Patriots vs. Broncos Friday injury report: Rhamondre Stevenson, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jabrill Peppers out for Week 16

Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Game statuses for Christmas Eve’s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff at Empower Field. The New England Patriots have ruled out three starters for Christmas Eve against the Denver Broncos. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster as well as safety Jabrill Peppers each stayed sidelined …

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Patriots defense focused on stopping ‘extended plays‘ against Broncos, Russell Wilson

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports New England wants to stay competitive on scramble drills. Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs might be the best quarterback in the NFL right now, in large part due to his ability to keep plays alive even after they break down. The New England Patriots defense saw this first-hand last …

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Patriots vs. Broncos Thursday injury report: Anfernee Jennings, Cody Davis added to New England’s non-participants

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The second injury report ahead of Christmas Eve’s matchup at Empower Field. After beginning work on the Denver Broncos without four members of the active roster, the New England Patriots returned to the practice fields without six. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, tight end Hunter Henry, offensive tackle Conor McDermott and …

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Patriots vs. Broncos: Everything we know about Week 16

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images New England will visit the Broncos on Christmas Eve. The New England Patriots will return to primetime this Sunday. Their upcoming Week 15 meeting with the Denver Broncos on Christmas Eve marks the third and final time this season the team will be in the spotlight; it went 1-1 in …

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Patriots vs. Broncos Wednesday injury report: Hunter Henry, Jabrill Peppers among 4 sidelined

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The first injury report heading into Week 16 at Mile High’s Empower Field. The New England Patriots returned to the practice fields without four members of the active roster. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, tight end Hunter Henry, offensive tackle Conor McDermott and safety Jabrill Peppers stayed sidelined during Wednesday’s preparations …

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New England Patriots links 12/21/23 – Free Zeke! Broncos’ last-ranked rush defense good for Elliott

Ezekiel Elliott was bottled up by the Chiefs | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday. TEAM TALK Patriots-Broncos initial Injury Report. Game Preview – Patriots at Broncos: Series history, Scouting the matchups, Tale of the tape. Broadcast Info: Patriots at Broncos – How to watch/listen. Press Conferences: David Andrews – …

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Patriots Jeudy Rumors Continue, Broncos WR Would Help Team Keep Pace with Other QB/WR Trends

The New England Patriots appear to be continuing to explore their options at wide receiver, with things apparently starting to shake out a bit given some of the reports. The post Patriots Jeudy Rumors Continue, Broncos WR Would Help Team Keep Pace with Other QB/WR Trends appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Super Bowl loss to Patriots prompts epic Richard Sherman post-game rant on Russell Wilson and Broncos

Amazon NFL commentator Richard Sherman must have felt like he stepped into “The Twilight Zone” on Thursday night when watching the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts game. With Russell Wilson under center at quarterback, the Broncos made the odd decision to throw the football on third-and-four, when the team was on the Colts’ 13-yard line …

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