Denver
Broncos
5-9
14
FINAL
29
New England
Patriots
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 29-14, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. With both teams vying for momentum heading into the postseason, the Patriots delivered a stellar performance to claim victory on their home turf.
Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for 307 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his arm strength and decision-making under pressure. Meanwhile, TreVeyon Henderson provided a powerful ground game, rushing for 100 yards, while A.J. Brown emerged as a reliable target, racking up 117 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Broncos' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Patriots made their mark with a strong pass rush, highlighted by Harold Landry III's 1.5 sacks, which disrupted Denver's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Landry's pressure forced an errant throw, leading to an interception that shifted momentum firmly in favor of New England. Overall, the combination of a balanced offensive attack and a tenacious defense proved too much for the Broncos to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 39 | 30 | 307 | 1 | 0 | 107.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 36 | 18 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 16 | 100 | 6.3 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 14 | 80 | 5.7 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 8 | 117 | 14.6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tanner Arkin | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Key | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 57 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

