New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos

NFL

Patriots

4-11

26-23

Final

Broncos

7-8

Empower Field at Mile High

TV: TSN / DAZN

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Field Goal
Punt
Punt
Touchdown
Punt

Team	1	2	3	4	T
NE	0	3	20	3	26
DEN	7	0	0	16	23

Who won: Patriots 26-23

The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 26-23 on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Patriots outscored the Broncos 20-0 in the 3rd quarter. Bailey Zappe led the Patriots in passing yards (25/33, 256 YDS, 2 TD). Russell Wilson led the Broncos in passing yards (25/37, 238 YDS, 2 TD).

Recap · Dec 25

Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver's playoff hopes dim

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What it means

Patriots 3-4 on the road; Broncos 4-4 at home.

Latest headlines

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Preview · 18h ago

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ESPN · 22h ago

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Injuries and inactives

Patriots2nd in AFC East

Christian Barmore DT
Shoulder
Questionable
Carlton Davis III CB
Neck
Questionable
Christian Gonzalez CB
Shoulder
Questionable
Reggie Gilliam FB
Ankle
Questionable
Rhamondre Stevenson RB
Knee
Questionable

Broncos3rd in AFC West

Jonathon Cooper LB
Personal
Out
Pat Bryant WR
Ankle, Sprain, right
Doubtful
Pat Surtain II CB
Ankle, Sprain
Doubtful
Riley Moss CB
Ribs
Questionable
Jonah Coleman RB
Ankle, Sprain
Injured Reserve

Quarterbacks

Patriots2nd in AFC East

Bailey Zappe QB

Season passing leader · 256 YDS, 2 TD

Broncos3rd in AFC West

Russell Wilson QB

Season passing leader · 238 YDS, 2 TD

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Game info

Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO · Grass · Attendance 76,201
Officials: Carl Cheffers (Referee), Martin Hankins (Back Judge), Eugene Hall (Side Judge), Mike Carr (Down Judge), Nathan Jones (Field Judge), Thomas Eaton (Line Judge), Brandon Cruse (Umpire)