Broncos at Patriots
New England Patriots 32, Denver Broncos 14 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Broncos 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Patriots 32 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJake Plummer 262 yds passingLaurence Maroney 125 yds rushingChad Jackson 85 yds receivingAldra Wilson 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 307 · 411Passing yards 262 · 224Rushing yards 45 · 187Completions 26/38 · 19/27Yards per carry 2.7 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a decisive Week 17 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 32-14, solidifying their position ahead of the playoffs. The Patriots showcased their dominance, ensuring they head into the postseason with momentum and confidence.
Tom Brady managed the game effectively, throwing for one touchdown while Jake Plummer of the Broncos led all passers with 262 yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield despite the loss. Laurence Maroney was a standout on the ground, rushing for 125 yards, while Chad Jackson contributed with 85 receiving yards, helping to fuel New England's offensive attack.
Defensively, the Patriots made key plays, highlighted by Willie Andrews' 1.5 sacks, disrupting Plummer’s rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when New England's defense forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and control the pace of the game. Overall, it was a strong team performance from the Patriots that emphasized their readiness for the challenges ahead in the playoffs.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Jake PlummerQB | 26/38 | 68% | 262 | 1 | 0 | 96.6 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Tom BradyQB | 19/27 | 70% | 224 | 1 | 0 | 107.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Tatum BellHB | 12 | 31 | 2.6 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Jake PlummerQB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tony SchefflerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Laurence MaroneyHB | 20 | 125 | 6.3 | 37 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tom BradyQB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | — | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Chad JacksonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Corey DillonHB | 12 | 42 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ronald DayneHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Donald CaldwellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrelle SmithFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Javon WalkerWR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 16 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tony SchefflerTE | 7 | 49 | 7.0 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tatum BellHB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rod SmithWR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Stephen AlexanderTE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Micheal Pittman Jr.WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Chad JacksonWR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 62 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Benjamin WatsonTE | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Laurence MaroneyHB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Troy BrownWR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Daniel GrahamTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Donald CaldwellWR | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael BellHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terrelle SmithFB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Aldra WilsonMIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique FoxworthCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hamza AbdullahSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ebenezer EkubanLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrent WilliamsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elvis DumervilLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Champ BaileyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John LynchFS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genos WilliamsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karl PaymahCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Narond AlexanderCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene WilsonFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Artrell HawkinsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tedy BruschiMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike VrabelLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Richard SeymourDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vincent WilforkDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosevelt ColvinREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante SamuelCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior SeauMIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randall GayCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Willie AndrewsFS | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerard WarrenDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante StillsDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis HobbsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashad BakerFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael MyersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jason ElamK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||
| Josh MillerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Stephen GostkowskiK | 4/4 | 2 | 42 |