Denver Broncos @ New England Patriots
AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF
8-8, 5-3 Away
10
8-8, 5-3 Away
13-3, 7-1 Home
45
13-3, 7-1 Home
Game Leaders
136
T. TebowTE
9/26
136
363
T. BradyQB
26/34, 6 TD, 1 INT
363
76
W. McGaheeRB
17 CAR, 1 TD
76
61
A. HernandezTE
5 CAR
61
93
D. ThomasWR
6 REC
93
145
R. GronkowskiTE
10 REC, 3 TD
145
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1.5
V. WilforkDT
1.5
9
J. MaysLB
4 SOLO
9
11
K. ArringtonCB
7 SOLO
11
Team Stats
252
Total Yards
509
1
Turnovers
2
15
1st Downs
31
5-55
Penalties
2-20
7/18
3rd Down
3/6
2/3
4th Down
0/0
1/3
Red Zone
5/6
33:23
Possession
26:37
Game Information
Foxborough, MA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 31 |
| Passing 1st downs | 7 | 19 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 7 | 9 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 3 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-18 | 3-6 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 71 | 64 |
| Total Yards | 252 | 509 |
| Total Drives | 13 | 12 |
| Yards per Play | 3.5 | 8.0 |
| Passing | 108 | 363 |
| Comp/Att | 9/26 | 26/34 |
| Yards per pass | 3.5 | 10.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 5-28 | 0-0 |
| Rushing | 144 | 146 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-3 | 5-6 |
| Penalties | 5-55 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 33:23 | 26:37 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 382 | 308 |
| Los Angeles | 11 | 4 | 0 | .733 | 349 | 301 |
| Kansas City | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 350 | 314 |
| Las Vegas | 2 | 13 | 0 | .133 | 217 | 386 |
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 12 | 3 | 0 | .800 | 410 | 300 |
| Buffalo | 11 | 4 | 0 | .733 | 434 | 344 |
| Miami | 6 | 9 | 0 | .400 | 317 | 369 |
| New York | 3 | 12 | 0 | .200 | 282 | 426 |
NFL News
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Lions' playoff chances end with loss to Vikings: 'It sucks'
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