Denver
Broncos
6-5
28
FINAL
34
New England
Patriots
9-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 34-28, solidifying their playoff push in the 2027 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Patriots managed to hold off a late surge from the Broncos to secure the victory.
Drake Maye was the standout performer for New England, throwing for an impressive 310 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to spread the ball effectively throughout the game. TreVeyon Henderson added to the offensive firepower with 91 rushing yards, while Kyle Williams led the receiving corps with 108 yards, making crucial catches that helped maintain momentum for the Patriots.
On the defensive side, the Broncos put up a valiant effort, with Dee Winters leading the team with seven total tackles. Tyler Onyedim made his presence felt with two sacks, but it was Talanoa Hufanga's two interceptions that turned the tide at key moments, keeping the Broncos in the game despite the Patriots' offensive success. Ultimately, it was New England's ability to capitalize on opportunities that made the difference as they outlasted a resilient Denver squad.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 34 | 23 | 68% | 310 | 5 | 2 | 111.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 50 | 27 | 54% | 241 | 1 | 2 | 57.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 14 | 91 | 6.5 | 33 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 15 | 65 | 4.3 | 30 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 108 | 27.0 | 61 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 7 | 102 | 14.6 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Jake Johnson | TE | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 9 | 57 | 6.3 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dallen Bentley | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Cole | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

