Broncos at Patriots
Denver Broncos 27, New England Patriots 7 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Broncos 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Patriots 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPBo Nix 179 yds passingRJ Harvey 138 yds rushingRJ Harvey 73 yds receivingCraig Woodson 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 324 · 189Passing yards 179 · 121Rushing yards 145 · 68Completions 8/12 · 15/26Yards per carry 11.2 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
In a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Denver Broncos topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 27-7, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season draws to a close. The victory was crucial for the Broncos, who were looking to build momentum heading into the postseason.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 179 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make plays under pressure. Meanwhile, RJ Harvey had a standout performance, rushing for 138 yards and adding 73 receiving yards, proving to be a dual-threat that the Patriots' defense struggled to contain throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Malcolm Roach recording two sacks that disrupted New England's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Roach's second sack led to a critical turnover, allowing Denver to capitalize and extend their lead. With Justin Strnad's four tackles contributing to a strong defensive effort, the Broncos' defense played a pivotal role in sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 8/12 | 67% | 179 | 2 | 2 | 109.7 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 15/26 | 58% | 152 | 1 | 2 | 55.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 12 | 138 | 11.5 | 15 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 13 | 63 | 4.8 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 31 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 57 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Malcolm RoachDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon KeyFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell PettusSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi ObiazorWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |