Entering their week 10 matchup with the Denver Broncos, the New England Patriots were seeking to put behind their past demons of struggle in the mile high city. Coming into Sunday night, quarterback Tom Brady was jut 3-7 lifetime in Denver, and head coach Bill Belichick held a .500 record of 9-9 versus the Broncos while in New England.
The game marked the return of tight end Martellus Bennett, who signed on with the team after an ugly release from Green Bay.
Martellus Bennett arrives, with Rob Gronkowski right behind. Two-TE set reunites. pic.twitter.com/Ub8n0T1pgY
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 12, 2017
During the pregame, WBZ TV cameras caught Tom Brady on a brief face time call.
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Two of Tom Bradys predecessor’s caught up on the sideline as Drew Bledsoe made an appearance with his son John, and chatted with his former backup Scott Zolak.
Drew Bledsoe in the building. @scottzolak has clipboard behind his back pic.twitter.com/UTKLQXdUub
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) November 12, 2017
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Away from the stadium, social media briefly exploded when former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison called out former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy for being a Patriots “hater”, Dungy would change his prediction as a result.
Rodney Harrison puts Tony Dungy on blast for being a #Patriots hater. #SNF pic.twitter.com/p6sByFJnxg
— Will D. (@WAD1980) November 13, 2017
In the first quarter, the Patriots special teams stepped up early as tight end Jacob Hollister recovered a fumble on a Broncos punt return.
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Denver muffs the punt on the return and the Patriots recover at the Broncos' 24 yd line. Great job by Hollister on the recovery after the initial hit by Jones.
— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 13, 2017
Broncos have 14 turnovers in their last 5 games and still virtually a whole game to play tonight.
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) November 13, 2017
The Patriots would cash in on a Brady strike to running back Rex Burkhead and a 7-0 lead.
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Burkhead is a beast. Two plays. 24 yards. Touchdown.
— Adam Bogdan (@PatriotsInform) November 13, 2017
Following a Broncos field goal to cut the lead to 7-3, special teams did it again as Dion Lewis returned the kickoff 103 yards to put the Pats up 14-3.
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My bro @DionLewisRB 103 yds to the crib!!!!! Don’t kick to that man!!!
— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) November 13, 2017
Dion Lewis would like to thank Devontae Booker for the extra push. #Patriots #Broncos pic.twitter.com/AN1sZdsDVk
— Will D. (@WAD1980) November 13, 2017
The Broncos responded with another drive into Patriots territory, but again only came away with three and the Patriots led 14-6 after one quarter of play but Martellus Bennett also hauled in his first catch in his return.
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Martellus Bennett on the Packers vs. Martellus Bennett on the Patriots pic.twitter.com/UZO3v9mmdF
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) November 13, 2017
Dwayne Allen: eight games, zero catches.
Martellus Bennett: one play, one catch.
— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) November 13, 2017
Early in the second quarter, the Patriots red zone struggles continued as they went up 17-6 with a Stephen Gostkowski field goal but Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler also had problems of his own with accuracy.
Patriots are now 6-for-24 in the red zone on third down this season. Not good.
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) November 13, 2017
IN THE FACE pic.twitter.com/LxYiHkntMT
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) November 13, 2017
The theme of big special teams plays continued for the Patriots, as Rex Burkhead blocked a punt leading to another Gostkowski field goal to extend the lead to 20-6.
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The Patriots defense held the Broncos to a third field goal to make the score 20-9 midway through the second, and Brady responded with a much needed touchdown to tight end Dwayne Allen, who at long last got his first reception of 2017, and it was for six. 27-9 Patriots heading into halftime.
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An "[expletive] yeah" from Tom Brady after Dwayne Allen becomes the 68th different player to catch a touchdown pass from him. First catch of the year for Allen.
— Oliver Thomas (@OliverBThomas) November 13, 2017
WARNING: NSFW, Language.
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The Patriots have scored in the final minute of the first half in seven of their nine games this season, including each of their last six.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) November 13, 2017
Trevor Reilly killed a man. pic.twitter.com/8KKlY3uSTT
— Will D. (@WAD1980) November 13, 2017
Tom Brady First Half Stats:
Total: 12/16 (75%) 136yds 2TDsBy Down:
1st: 8/10 (80%) 104yds 1TD
2nd: 3/4 (75%) 24yds 1TD
3rd: 1/2 (50%) 8yds— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 13, 2017
Brady with a passer rating of 139.6 in the first half..
— Mut at Night (@MutAtNightWEEI) November 13, 2017
#Patriots TEs in First Half:
Gronk – 2 for 34
Bennett – 2 for 32
Allen – 1 for 11 and TD
Hollister – Fumble Recovery— Tom Leyden (@TomLeyden) November 13, 2017
To open the second half, the Broncos finally managed to reach the end zone to get the defecit to 27-16 following a Brock Osweiler strike to Demaryius Thomas.
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…but Brady woukd find Cooks deep to immediately shift the momentum back to New England.
This catch would setup Dion Lewis’ second touchdown of the game and push the lead back up to 34-16 through three quarters.
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As the Patriots defense continued to keep the the Broncos at bay, the Brady offense continued to attack the Denver defense, and they soon found themselves running away with the game in the fourth quarter. A 41-16 lead following Brady’s third touchdown pass of the game to running back James White.
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Patriots' touchdown drive: 16 plays, 94 yards in 7:31. Holy moly
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) November 13, 2017
Chris Collinsworth didn’t have the best of moments.
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Eventually, Bill Belichick took Brady out, and fans were treated to a Brian Hoyer sighting in a convincing 41-16 victory over the rival Broncos in their house. The Patriots would move to 7-2 in 2017 while the Broncos five game slide continues as they moved to 3-6.
Brian Hoyer in at quarterback for the #Patriots. #NEvsDEN
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 13, 2017
Tom Brady Final Stats:
25/34 (74%) 266yds 3 TDsBy Down:
1st: 15/17 (88%) 179yds 1TD
2nd: 6/11 (55%) 62yds 1TD
3rd: 4/5 (80%) 25yds 1TD
4th: 0/1— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 13, 2017
Someone tell Shannon Sharpe to call the governor
— Steve Balestrieri (@SteveB7SFG) November 13, 2017
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With tonight's victory, Bill Belichick ties Tom Landry for third-place on the all-time wins list, with 270.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 13, 2017
12th straight road win for #Patriots, tying AFC record.
— Christopher Price (@cpriceglobe) November 13, 2017
This marks the first time the Patriots have won in Denver in consecutive years since 1964-66
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) November 13, 2017
Points allowed by the Patriots since their 33-30 loss to the Panthers in Week 4:
vs. Bucs: 14
vs. Jets: 17
vs. Falcons: 7
vs. Chargers: 13
vs. Broncos: 16— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) November 13, 2017
The Patriots are allowing 13.4 points a game the last five games.
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) November 13, 2017
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"Big win in Denver!"@Mac_BZ checks in after the @Patriots #SNF win! #NEvsDEN https://t.co/j8S5vUvp61
— NFL (@NFL) November 13, 2017
A large group of Patriots fans stayed to cheer on the team, and Pats players soaked it up pic.twitter.com/XG27vjlqlm
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) November 13, 2017
Gronk shows up to the press conference before the media, he thinks it's hilarious. pic.twitter.com/mkQjFRgdXx
— Chad Amaral (@Chad_Amaral) November 13, 2017
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Team Win…..#7-2
— Malcolm CB Butler (@Mac_BZ) November 13, 2017
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— Shea McClellin (@mcckshea) November 13, 2017
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