Broncos at Patriots
Denver Broncos 31, New England Patriots 28 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Broncos 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Patriots 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPBo Nix 375 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 80 yds rushingEvan Engram 149 yds receivingCraig Woodson 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 393 · 462Passing yards 368 · 358Rushing yards 25 · 104Completions 23/36 · 19/28Yards per carry 3.3 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the New England Patriots, securing a 31-28 victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. With the stakes high heading into the final week of the regular season, both teams battled fiercely for a crucial win.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for the Broncos, throwing for an impressive 375 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the offense under pressure. His favorite target, Evan Engram, was instrumental in the victory, racking up 149 receiving yards and providing essential plays when it mattered most. Despite the loss, TreVeyon Henderson kept the Patriots competitive with 80 rushing yards, showcasing his talent on the ground.
Defensively, the game turned when Patrick Surtain II intercepted a crucial pass, preventing a potential game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter. Although Craig Woodson led the Patriots with seven tackles and a sack, it wasn't enough to hold off the Broncos' explosive offense. Ultimately, Surtain's key interception was the defining moment that secured Denver's hard-fought triumph.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 23/36 | 64% | 375 | 4 | 0 | 135.7 |
Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 19/28 | 68% | 358 | 3 | 3 | 106.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Bo NixQB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 14 | 80 | 5.7 | 20 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jarrett StidhamQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 25 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 38 | 0 | 49 | 1 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| Romeo DoubsWR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 55 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 23 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 10 | 149 | 14.9 | 38 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 40 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee OrjiWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Asamoah IISAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drew SandersSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell PettusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 4 | 28 |
Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
