Patriots at Broncos
New England Patriots 33, Denver Broncos 26 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Patriots 33 2 TD ยท 4 FG ยท 3 XP
Broncos 26 1 TD ยท 4 FG ยท 2 XPBo Nix 285 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 159 yds rushingTyler Harrell 105 yds receivingKevin Byard III 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 246 ยท 270Passing yards 83 ยท 246Rushing yards 163 ยท 24Completions 8/14 ยท 17/30Yards per carry 8.2 ยท 6.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 23d ago
In a thrilling Conference Championship matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 33-26, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. Both teams fought fiercely, but the Patriots managed to hold off the Broncos in the final moments, showcasing their resilience under pressure.
On the offensive side, TreVeyon Henderson was a standout for New England, racking up an impressive 159 rushing yards, which proved pivotal in controlling the game's tempo. For Denver, Bo Nix led the way with 285 passing yards and a touchdown, connecting well with Tyler Harrell, who tallied 105 receiving yards. Their combined efforts kept the Broncos competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Patriots made crucial plays that swung momentum in their favor, with Gabe Jacas leading the charge with two sacks, pressuring Nix in key situations. Kevin Byard III also contributed with a timely interception that halted a promising drive by Denver. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when New England's defense stifled the Broncos' offense, allowing the Patriots to secure their lead and ultimately the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 8/14 | 57% | 101 | 1 | 0 | 103.5 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 17/30 | 57% | 285 | 1 | 1 | 86.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 19 | 159 | 8.4 | 36 | 1 | 64 | 1 |
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Hunter HenryTE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | โ | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Efton Chism IIIWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 10 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyler HarrellWR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 52 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| Evan EngramTE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omari EvansWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Mack HollinsWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon PruntyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene ReidMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles BattleCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres BorregalesK | 4/4 | 3 | 69 |
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 4/6 | 2 | 65 |