New England Patriots @ Denver Broncos
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP
12-4, 5-3 Away
18
12-4, 5-3 Away
12-4, 6-2 Home
20
12-4, 6-2 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
336
Total Yards
244
2
Turnovers
1
20
1st Downs
12
7-53
Penalties
7-51
2/15
3rd Down
6/17
2/4
4th Down
0/0
2/4
Red Zone
1/2
30:12
Possession
29:48
Game Information
Denver, CO
Side Judge:Allen Baynes
Umpire:Rich Hall
Line Judge:Carl Johnson
Field Judge:Dyrol Prioleau
Back Judge:Tony Steratore
Down Judge:Mark Hittner
Referee:Ed Hochuli
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 12 |
| Passing 1st downs | 13 | 9 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 3 | 2 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 4 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-15 | 6-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 77 | 65 |
| Total Yards | 336 | 244 |
| Total Drives | 15 | 15 |
| Yards per Play | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Passing | 292 | 145 |
| Comp/Att | 27/56 | 17/32 |
| Yards per pass | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 4-18 | 3-31 |
| Rushing | 44 | 99 |
| Rushing Attempts | 17 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Penalties | 7-53 | 7-51 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:12 | 29:48 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 490 | 320 |
| Buffalo | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 481 | 365 |
| Miami | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | 347 | 424 |
| New York | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 300 | 503 |
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 401 | 311 |
| Los Angeles | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | 368 | 340 |
| Kansas City | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 362 | 328 |
| Las Vegas | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 241 | 432 |
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