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New England Patriots at Denver Broncos

Week 16Final

New England Patriots 26, Denver Broncos 23, Final

New England Patriots
Denver Broncos

Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver's playoff hopes dim

At Empower Field at Mile High

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The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 26-23 in Week 16 on December 24, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High. Bailey Zappe threw for 256 yards for the New England Patriots; Russell Wilson threw for 238 for the Denver Broncos.

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Showing: Denver Broncos, Q4 0:01 · End of game

DENNE(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right (K.Dugger).
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:07 · Started Q1 15:00 at NE 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overW.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  2. Denver Broncos: Turnover on downs2 plays · 4 yds · 1:31 · Started Q1 14:53 at NE 6Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 14:53Took overB.Zappe sacked at NE 15 for -10 yards (D.Jones). FUMBLES (D.Jones) [D.Jones], RECOVERED by DEN-D.Jones at NE 9. D.Jones to NE 6 for 3 yards (P.Brown).
    2. Q1 14:531st & Goal at NE 6J.Williams right tackle to NE 4 for 2 yards (D.Wise; C.Barmore).2 yds−0.16 EPA
    3. Q1 14:102nd & Goal at NE 4Q.Bailey reported in as eligible. J.Williams up the middle to NE 2 for 2 yards (K.White; C.Barmore).2 yds−10.56 EPA
  3. New England Patriots: Punt4 plays · -15 yds · 1:31 · Started Q1 13:18 at NE 20Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:22Took overR.Wilson pass short right intended for A.Trautman INTERCEPTED by M.Wilson [Ja.Tavai] at NE -6. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the play was REVERSED. R.Wilson pass incomplete short right to A.Trautman [Ja.Tavai].
    2. Q1 13:184th & Goal at DEN 2(Shotgun) J.Williams right guard to NE 1 for 1 yard (A.Jennings).1 yd−4.94 EPA
    3. Q1 13:181st & 10 at NE 2E.Elliott up the middle to NE 5 for 3 yards (D.Jones; Z.Allen).3 yds−0.14 EPA
    4. Q1 12:432nd & 7 at NE 5E.Elliott up the middle to NE 5 for no gain (A.Singleton).+1.98 EPA
    5. Q1 12:003rd & 7 at DEN 42(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short right to D.Douglas.−4.75 EPA
  4. Denver Broncos: Punt3 plays · 4 yds · 1:32 · Started Q1 11:47 at NE 46Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 11:47Took overB.Baringer punts 47 yards to DEN 48, Center-J.Cardona. M.Mims to NE 46 for 6 yards (M.Wilson).
    2. Q1 11:471st & 10 at NE 46J.McLaughlin right end to NE 41 for 5 yards (Ja.Tavai).5 yds+0.12 EPA
    3. Q1 11:072nd & 5 at NE 41J.Williams right end to NE 42 for -1 yards (D.Godchaux).-1 yd−3.17 EPA
    4. Q1 10:303rd & 6 at DEN 15(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to C.Sutton (M.Bryant).−0.36 EPA
  5. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · 9 yds · 2:14 · Started Q1 10:15 at NE 15Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 10:15Took overR.Dixon punts 32 yards to NE 10, Center-M.Fraboni. M.Bryant to NE 15 for 5 yards (B.Niemann; R.Moss).
    2. Q1 10:151st & 10 at NE 15(Shotgun) K.Harris up the middle to NE 21 for 6 yards (M.Henningsen; A.Singleton).6 yds+0.30 EPA
    3. Q1 9:372nd & 4 at NE 21K.Harris left guard to NE 24 for 3 yards (P.Locke; B.Browning).3 yds+0.04 EPA
    4. Q1 8:593rd & 1 at NE 24(Shotgun) Direct snap to K.Harris. K.Harris up the middle to NE 24 for no gain (M.Purcell; M.Henningsen).−5.28 EPA
  6. Denver Broncos: Touchdown5 plays · 10 yds · 2:46 · Started Q1 8:01 at NE 25Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q1 8:01Took overB.Baringer punts 53 yards to DEN 23, Center-J.Cardona. M.Mims pushed ob at NE 25 for 52 yards (B.Baringer).
    2. Q1 8:011st & 10 at NE 25(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short left to J.McLaughlin pushed ob at NE 17 for 8 yards (S.Wade).8 yds+0.66 EPA
    3. Q1 7:222nd & 2 at NE 17J.Williams left guard to NE 14 for 3 yards (Ja.Tavai).3 yds−0.15 EPA
    4. Q1 6:431st & 10 at NE 14J.Williams left end to NE 7 for 7 yards (M.Bryant).7 yds+0.50 EPA
    5. Q1 6:042nd & 3 at NE 7R.Wilson pass short right to M.Burton pushed ob at NE 3 for 4 yards (J.Mills).4 yds+0.88 EPA
    6. Q1 5:151st & Goal at NE 3J.Williams right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Fraboni, Holder-R.Dixon.NE 0, DEN 7+0.82 EPA
  7. New England Patriots: Field goal13 plays · 61 yds · 6:45 · Started Q1 5:15 at NE 25Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q1 5:15Took overW.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 5:151st & 10 at NE 25(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to D.Parker to NE 29 for 4 yards (D.Sanders; F.Moreau).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q1 4:352nd & 6 at NE 29(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to E.Elliott to NE 36 for 7 yards (A.Singleton).7 yds+0.69 EPA
    4. Q1 3:571st & 10 at NE 36(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to E.Elliott to NE 40 for 4 yards (P.Locke).4 yds0.00 EPA
    5. Q1 3:222nd & 6 at NE 40(Shotgun) K.Harris left end to NE 44 for 4 yards (J.Jewell, P.Locke).4 yds+0.05 EPA
    6. Q1 2:463rd & 2 at NE 44B.Zappe pass short right to P.Brown pushed ob at NE 49 for 5 yards (A.Singleton).5 yds+0.64 EPA
    7. Q1 2:081st & 10 at NE 49(Shotgun) B.Zappe sacked at NE 39 for -10 yards (J.Cooper).-10 yds−1.44 EPA
    8. Q1 1:242nd & 20 at NE 39(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass deep left to J.Reagor pushed ob at DEN 33 for 28 yards (P.Locke).28 yds+2.69 EPA
    9. Q1 0:451st & 10 at DEN 33T.Thornton left end to DEN 24 for 9 yards (A.Singleton).9 yds+1.13 EPA
    10. Q1 0:062nd & 1 at DEN 24E.Elliott right guard to DEN 20 for 4 yards (P.Surtain).4 yds−3.69 EPA
    11. Q2 15:001st & 10 at NE 25(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short left to E.Elliott.+2.85 EPA
    12. Q2 14:572nd & 10 at DEN 20E.Elliott right guard to DEN 17 for 3 yards (M.Purcell; P.Locke).3 yds−0.34 EPA
    13. Q2 14:183rd & 7 at DEN 17(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to D.Douglas to DEN 14 for 3 yards (P.Surtain).3 yds+0.29 EPA
    14. Q2 13:304th & 4 at DEN 14C.Ryland 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-B.Baringer.NE 3, DEN 7−0.98 EPA
  8. Denver Broncos: Fumble3 plays · 37 yds · 2:03 · Started Q2 13:30 at DEN 25Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 13:30Took overC.Ryland kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 13:301st & 10 at DEN 25R.Wilson scrambles up the middle to DEN 39 for 14 yards (M.Bryant; J.Bentley).14 yds+0.82 EPA
    3. Q2 12:511st & 10 at DEN 39J.McLaughlin left end pushed ob at NE 49 for 12 yards (M.Bryant).12 yds+0.60 EPA
    4. Q2 12:251st & 10 at NE 49(No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short middle to J.McLaughlin to NE 38 for 11 yards (J.Jones). NE-J.Jones was injured during the play.11 yds−4.59 EPA
  9. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · 8 yds · 2:06 · Started Q2 11:27 at NE 39Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 11:27Took over(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short left to J.Williams to NE 41 for -3 yards (Ja.Tavai) [J.Mills]. FUMBLES (Ja.Tavai), RECOVERED by NE-J.Pharms at NE 39.
    2. Q2 11:271st & 10 at NE 39(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to D.Parker to NE 43 for 4 yards (A.Singleton).4 yds−0.05 EPA
    3. Q2 10:532nd & 6 at NE 43E.Elliott left tackle to NE 47 for 4 yards (D.Jones; R.Perkins).4 yds+0.05 EPA
    4. Q2 10:113rd & 2 at NE 47(Shotgun) E.Elliott left guard to NE 47 for no gain (D.Sanders).−2.51 EPA
  10. Denver Broncos: Punt9 plays · 12 yds · 5:53 · Started Q2 9:21 at DEN 13Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 9:21Took overB.Baringer punts 40 yards to DEN 13, Center-J.Cardona, fair catch by M.Mims.
    2. Q2 9:211st & 10 at DEN 13(Shotgun) J.McLaughlin left guard to DEN 13 for no gain (K.White).−0.54 EPA
    3. Q2 8:452nd & 10 at DEN 13(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short right to M.Mims pushed ob at DEN 22 for 9 yards (K.Dugger).9 yds+0.91 EPA
    4. Q2 8:083rd & 1 at DEN 22Q.Bailey reported in as eligible. R.Wilson up the middle to DEN 23 for 1 yard (C.Barmore).1 yd+0.20 EPA
    5. Q2 7:291st & 10 at DEN 23(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short left to J.McLaughlin to DEN 30 for 7 yards (K.Dugger; K.White).7 yds+0.42 EPA
    6. Q2 6:412nd & 3 at DEN 30J.McLaughlin right end to DEN 37 for 7 yards (J.Mills).7 yds+0.36 EPA
    7. Q2 5:591st & 10 at DEN 37(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short middle to L.Krull to DEN 48 for 11 yards (Ja.Tavai). NE-J.Bentley was injured during the play. PENALTY on DEN-Q.Meinerz, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at DEN 37 - No Play.-15 yds−1.33 EPA
    8. Q2 5:251st & 25 at DEN 22J.Williams up the middle to DEN 31 for 9 yards (J.Mills).9 yds+0.13 EPA
    9. Q2 4:502nd & 16 at DEN 31(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short right to J.McLaughlin to DEN 35 for 4 yards (D.Wise).4 yds−0.23 EPA
    10. Q2 4:083rd & 12 at DEN 35(Shotgun) R.Wilson sacked at DEN 25 for -10 yards (M.Wilson). FUMBLES (M.Wilson), touched at DEN 26, and recovers at DEN 25.−2.31 EPA
  11. New England Patriots: Missed field goal7 plays · 34 yds · 2:41 · Started Q2 3:19 at NE 37Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 3:28Took overR.Dixon punts 46 yards to NE 29, Center-M.Fraboni. M.Bryant to NE 37 for 8 yards (D.Turner-Yell; M.Burton).
    2. Q2 3:191st & 10 at NE 37B.Zappe pass deep left to P.Brown to DEN 43 for 20 yards (J.Cooper).20 yds+1.07 EPA
    3. Q2 2:431st & 10 at DEN 43(Shotgun) K.Harris left end to DEN 39 for 4 yards (A.Singleton, P.Surtain).4 yds0.00 EPA
    4. Q2 2:002nd & 6 at DEN 39(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short middle to D.Douglas to DEN 26 for 13 yards (P.Locke).13 yds+0.94 EPA
    5. Q2 1:221st & 10 at DEN 26(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to D.Douglas to DEN 22 for 4 yards (A.Singleton).4 yds−0.67 EPA
    6. Q2 0:552nd & 6 at DEN 29(No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete deep left to D.Parker.−0.36 EPA
    7. Q2 0:513rd & 6 at DEN 22(Shotgun) B.Zappe scrambles left end to DEN 17 for 5 yards (A.Singleton). PENALTY on NE-A.Mafi, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DEN 22 - No Play.-10 yds−1.23 EPA
    8. Q2 0:383rd & 16 at DEN 32(Shotgun) E.Elliott left guard to DEN 29 for 3 yards (J.Cooper).3 yds−2.95 EPA
  12. Denver Broncos: Missed field goal4 plays · 25 yds · 0:33 · Started Q2 0:33 at DEN 37Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 0:38Took overC.Ryland 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-B.Baringer.
    2. Q2 0:331st & 10 at DEN 37(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short middle to S.Perine to DEN 46 for 9 yards (M.Bryant, M.Mapu).9 yds+0.88 EPA
    3. Q2 0:262nd & 1 at DEN 46(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short right to L.Krull pushed ob at NE 47 for 7 yards (J.Bentley).7 yds−0.28 EPA
    4. Q2 0:181st & 10 at NE 47(No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short right to S.Perine to NE 39 for 8 yards (M.Mapu) [K.White].8 yds−0.62 EPA
    5. Q2 0:032nd & 2 at DEN 35(No Huddle) R.Wilson spiked the ball to stop the clock.−1.30 EPA
  13. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 0:00 at NE 47Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 0:00Took overW.Lutz 57 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-M.Fraboni, Holder-R.Dixon.
  14. Denver Broncos: Punt3 plays · 0 yds · 2:11 · Started Q3 14:55 at DEN 31Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q3 15:00Took overC.Ryland kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to DEN 0. M.Mims to DEN 31 for 31 yards (J.Mills).
    2. Q3 14:551st & 10 at DEN 31(Shotgun) R.Wilson sacked at DEN 23 for -8 yards (C.Barmore).-8 yds−1.28 EPA
    3. Q3 14:142nd & 18 at DEN 23(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short left to J.Williams to DEN 22 for -1 yards (K.Dugger, J.Bentley).-1 yd−0.73 EPA
    4. Q3 13:283rd & 19 at DEN 22(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short right to L.Krull to DEN 31 for 9 yards (M.Bryant).9 yds−0.89 EPA
  15. New England Patriots: Touchdown5 plays · 55 yds · 2:56 · Started Q3 12:44 at NE 30Score after the drive: 9–7
    1. Q3 12:44Took overR.Dixon punts 39 yards to NE 30, Center-M.Fraboni, fair catch by M.Bryant.
    2. Q3 12:441st & 10 at NE 30B.Zappe pass deep left to D.Douglas to DEN 29 for 41 yards (J.Simmons).41 yds+2.66 EPA
    3. Q3 11:591st & 10 at DEN 29E.Elliott up the middle to DEN 28 for 1 yard (J.Simmons).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    4. Q3 11:182nd & 9 at DEN 28(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to D.Douglas ran ob at DEN 15 for 13 yards (P.Locke) [Z.Allen].13 yds+1.12 EPA
    5. Q3 10:391st & 10 at DEN 15E.Elliott left end to DEN 15 for no gain (B.Browning).−0.54 EPA
    6. Q3 9:482nd & 10 at DEN 15Ezekiel Elliott 15 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Chad Ryland PAT failed)NE 9, DEN 7+1.77 EPA
  16. Denver Broncos: Punt4 plays · 5 yds · 1:59 · Started Q3 9:48 at DEN 25Score after the drive: 9–7
    1. Q3 9:48Took overC.Ryland kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 9:481st & 10 at DEN 25(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short right to B.Johnson to DEN 38 for 13 yards (S.Wade).13 yds+0.75 EPA
    3. Q3 9:061st & 10 at DEN 38J.Williams right tackle to DEN 40 for 2 yards (C.Barmore).2 yds−0.93 EPA
    4. Q3 8:282nd & 8 at DEN 30R.Wilson pass incomplete deep middle to B.Johnson.−0.01 EPA
    5. Q3 8:233rd & 8 at DEN 40(Shotgun) R.Wilson sacked at DEN 30 for -10 yards (J.Uche).-10 yds−2.47 EPA
  17. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · 4 yds · 1:36 · Started Q3 7:40 at NE 31Score after the drive: 9–7
    1. Q3 7:49Took overR.Dixon punts 46 yards to NE 24, Center-M.Fraboni. M.Bryant ran ob at NE 31 for 7 yards (J.Strnad).
    2. Q3 7:401st & 10 at NE 31(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to E.Elliott to NE 33 for 2 yards (A.Singleton).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    3. Q3 7:052nd & 8 at NE 33E.Elliott left tackle to NE 35 for 2 yards (Z.Allen).2 yds−1.66 EPA
    4. Q3 6:223rd & 6 at NE 12(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short right to D.Douglas.−0.17 EPA
  18. Denver Broncos: Punt3 plays · -12 yds · 1:36 · Started Q3 6:04 at DEN 15Score after the drive: 9–7
    1. Q3 6:04Took overB.Baringer punts 51 yards to DEN 14, Center-J.Cardona. M.Mims pushed ob at DEN 15 for 1 yard (C.Elliss).
    2. Q3 6:041st & 10 at DEN 15R.Wilson pass short left to J.Williams to DEN 12 for -3 yards (D.Godchaux, D.Wise).-3 yds−0.57 EPA
    3. Q3 5:262nd & 13 at DEN 17(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass incomplete short right to M.Mims [C.Barmore].−0.96 EPA
    4. Q3 5:203rd & 13 at DEN 12(Shotgun) R.Wilson sacked at DEN 3 for -9 yards (C.Barmore).-9 yds−2.10 EPA
  19. New England Patriots: Touchdown6 plays · 27 yds · 3:00 · Started Q3 4:28 at DEN 42Score after the drive: 23–7
    1. Q3 4:28Took overR.Dixon punts 47 yards to 50, Center-M.Fraboni. M.Bryant to DEN 42 for 8 yards (B.Niemann).
    2. Q3 4:281st & 10 at DEN 42(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to E.Elliott to DEN 42 for no gain (J.Jewell).−0.54 EPA
    3. Q3 3:412nd & 10 at DEN 42(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass deep left to D.Parker to DEN 12 for 30 yards (P.Surtain).30 yds+2.44 EPA
    4. Q3 2:571st & 10 at DEN 12E.Elliott right guard to DEN 6 for 6 yards (J.Cooper). PENALTY on NE-A.Mafi, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DEN 12 - No Play.-10 yds−4.51 EPA
    5. Q3 2:271st & 20 at NE 17(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short right to D.Douglas [A.Singleton].+3.14 EPA
    6. Q3 2:242nd & 20 at DEN 22(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to T.Thornton to DEN 11 for 11 yards (P.Locke).11 yds+0.27 EPA
    7. Q3 1:343rd & 9 at DEN 11Mike Gesicki Pass From Bailey Zappe for 11 Yds C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-B.Baringer.NE 16, DEN 7+10.21 EPA
    8. Q3 1:28C.Ryland kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to DEN -1. M.Mims MUFFS catch, and recovers at DEN 4. M.Mims to DEN 9 for 5 yards (M.Mapu). FUMBLES (M.Mapu), RECOVERED by NE-C.Davis at DEN 1. C.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-B.Baringer.NE 23, DEN 7
  20. Denver Broncos: Punt3 plays · -8 yds · 1:28 · Started Q3 1:28 at DEN 25Score after the drive: 23–7
    1. Q3 1:28Took overC.Ryland kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 1:281st & 10 at DEN 25J.McLaughlin left end to DEN 27 for 2 yards (D.Wise, J.Bentley).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q3 0:512nd & 8 at DEN 27(No Huddle) J.Williams right end to DEN 27 for no gain (J.Mills).−0.66 EPA
    4. Q3 0:063rd & 8 at DEN 27(Shotgun) R.Wilson sacked at DEN 19 for -8 yards (C.Barmore). FUMBLES (C.Barmore) [C.Barmore], touched at DEN 19, recovered by DEN-Q.Meinerz at DEN 17.−2.13 EPA
  21. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · 4 yds · 1:40 · Started Q4 14:51 at NE 38Score after the drive: 23–7
    1. Q4 15:00Took overR.Dixon punts 46 yards to NE 37, Center-M.Fraboni. M.Bryant MUFFS catch, recovered by NE-B.Schooler at NE 38.
    2. Q4 14:511st & 10 at NE 38(Shotgun) K.Harris up the middle to NE 40 for 2 yards (A.Singleton, D.Sanders).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    3. Q4 14:092nd & 8 at NE 40K.Harris right guard to NE 42 for 2 yards (R.Perkins; Z.Allen).2 yds−1.81 EPA
    4. Q4 13:253rd & 6 at NE 17(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short right.−0.60 EPA
  22. Denver Broncos: Touchdown9 plays · 68 yds · 4:38 · Started Q4 13:11 at DEN 17Score after the drive: 23–15
    1. Q4 13:11Took overB.Baringer punts 41 yards to DEN 17, Center-J.Cardona, fair catch by M.Mims.
    2. Q4 13:111st & 10 at DEN 17(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short middle to S.Perine to DEN 30 for 13 yards (J.Bentley).13 yds+0.66 EPA
    3. Q4 12:471st & 10 at DEN 30(No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short right to M.Mims to DEN 37 for 7 yards (K.Dugger).7 yds+0.54 EPA
    4. Q4 12:242nd & 3 at DEN 37(No Huddle) S.Perine up the middle to DEN 39 for 2 yards (D.Wise; J.Uche).2 yds−0.11 EPA
    5. Q4 11:443rd & 1 at DEN 39Q.Bailey reported in as eligible. M.Burton up the middle to DEN 39 for no gain (L.Guy; J.Mills).−0.23 EPA
    6. Q4 11:064th & 1 at DEN 39R.Wilson up the middle to DEN 41 for 2 yards (J.Bentley).2 yds+0.49 EPA
    7. Q4 10:281st & 10 at DEN 41(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass deep right to M.Mims to NE 12 for 47 yards (J.Bentley). New England challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #2.)47 yds+2.78 EPA
    8. Q4 9:541st & 10 at NE 12J.Williams right end pushed ob at NE 16 for -4 yards (A.Jennings, A.Austin).-4 yds−0.89 EPA
    9. Q4 9:182nd & 14 at NE 16R.Wilson pass short left to J.Jeudy to NE 3 for 13 yards (S.Wade).13 yds+1.39 EPA
    10. Q4 8:333rd & 1 at NE 3Lucas Krull Pass From Russell Wilson for 3 Yds TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. R.Wilson pass to B.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.NE 23, DEN 15+2.62 EPA
  23. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · 8 yds · 2:00 · Started Q4 8:33 at NE 25Score after the drive: 23–15
    1. Q4 8:33Took overW.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 8:331st & 10 at NE 25(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to E.Elliott pushed ob at NE 26 for 1 yard (J.Simmons).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    3. Q4 7:542nd & 9 at NE 26(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to E.Elliott to NE 28 for 2 yards (J.Simmons).2 yds−0.43 EPA
    4. Q4 7:123rd & 7 at NE 28(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to J.Reagor to NE 33 for 5 yards (P.Surtain).5 yds−1.36 EPA
  24. Denver Broncos: Touchdown12 plays · 63 yds · 3:40 · Started Q4 6:33 at DEN 22Score after the drive: 23–23
    1. Q4 6:33Took overB.Baringer punts 45 yards to DEN 22, Center-J.Cardona, out of bounds.
    2. Q4 6:331st & 10 at DEN 22(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short left to L.Krull to DEN 31 for 9 yards (J.Mills).9 yds+0.97 EPA
    3. Q4 6:062nd & 1 at DEN 31(No Huddle) R.Wilson up the middle to DEN 34 for 3 yards (J.Bentley).3 yds−0.33 EPA
    4. Q4 5:381st & 10 at DEN 34(No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short right to J.Jeudy pushed ob at DEN 49 for 15 yards (Ja.Tavai).15 yds+1.43 EPA
    5. Q4 5:011st & 10 at NE 40(No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Wilson pass incomplete short left to J.McLaughlin.−1.16 EPA
    6. Q4 4:592nd & 10 at DEN 49(Shotgun) J.McLaughlin up the middle to NE 40 for 11 yards (K.Dugger). DEN-J.McLaughlin was injured during the play. NE-J.Mills was injured during the play.11 yds+2.57 EPA
    7. Q4 4:431st & 10 at NE 21R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to J.Jeudy. NE-S.Wade was injured during the play.−0.87 EPA
    8. Q4 4:362nd & 10 at NE 27(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to J.Jeudy (J.Jones).−1.74 EPA
    9. Q4 4:273rd & 10 at NE 40(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short right to B.Johnson to NE 27 for 13 yards (M.Wilson) [J.Bentley]. DEN-M.McGlinchey was injured during the play.13 yds+1.47 EPA
    10. Q4 3:561st & 10 at NE 37(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to B.Johnson.+0.27 EPA
    11. Q4 3:512nd & 10 at NE 27(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to M.Mims [J.Uche]. PENALTY on DEN-C.Fleming, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 27 - No Play.-10 yds−1.21 EPA
    12. Q4 3:432nd & 20 at NE 37(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short middle to J.Jeudy to NE 21 for 16 yards (M.Bryant).16 yds+1.37 EPA
    13. Q4 2:533rd & 4 at NE 21(No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short left to B.Johnson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-J.Mills was injured during the play.TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. R.Wilson pass to J.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.NE 23, DEN 23+4.20 EPA
  25. New England Patriots: Punt4 plays · -5 yds · 1:11 · Started Q4 2:53 at NE 25Score after the drive: 23–23
    1. Q4 2:53Took overW.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 2:531st & 10 at NE 22(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short middle to E.Elliott (A.Singleton).−0.40 EPA
    3. Q4 2:472nd & 10 at NE 25(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to E.Elliott to NE 22 for -3 yards (J.Jewell).-3 yds−0.95 EPA
    4. Q4 2:063rd & 13 at NE 22(Shotgun) B.Zappe scrambles right end to NE 24 for 2 yards (J.Cooper). Penalty on NE-A.Mafi, Offensive Holding, declined.2 yds+0.13 EPA
    5. Q4 1:504th & 11 at NE 24B.Baringer punts 76 yards to end zone, Center-J.Cardona, Touchback. PENALTY on NE-C.Board, Player Out of Bounds on Kick, 5 yards, enforced at NE 24 - No Play.-5 yds−1.70 EPA
  26. Denver Broncos: Punt3 plays · -4 yds · 0:44 · Started Q4 1:42 at DEN 39Score after the drive: 23–23
    1. Q4 1:42Took overB.Baringer punts 42 yards to DEN 39, Center-J.Cardona, out of bounds.
    2. Q4 1:421st & 10 at DEN 39(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass short right to S.Perine to DEN 36 for -3 yards (M.Bryant, C.Barmore).-3 yds−1.52 EPA
    3. Q4 1:192nd & 13 at DEN 27(No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Wilson pass incomplete short middle to S.Perine (K.White).−0.67 EPA
    4. Q4 1:163rd & 13 at DEN 27(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass incomplete short left to L.Krull.−0.29 EPA
  27. New England Patriots: Field goal7 plays · 43 yds · 0:56 · Started Q4 0:58 at NE 19Score after the drive: 26–23
    1. Q4 0:58Took overR.Dixon punts 45 yards to NE 19, Center-M.Fraboni, downed by DEN-D.Sanders.
    2. Q4 0:581st & 10 at NE 19(Shotgun) E.Elliott left end to NE 25 for 6 yards (A.Singleton; P.Locke).6 yds+0.18 EPA
    3. Q4 0:512nd & 4 at NE 25(Shotgun) E.Elliott left tackle to NE 26 for 1 yard (D.Jones).1 yd−0.51 EPA
    4. Q4 0:473rd & 3 at NE 26(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass deep left to D.Parker to DEN 47 for 27 yards (P.Surtain).27 yds+1.69 EPA
    5. Q4 0:231st & 10 at DEN 47(No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short middle to E.Elliott to DEN 42 for 5 yards (A.Singleton).5 yds+0.04 EPA
    6. Q4 0:182nd & 5 at DEN 42(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short middle to M.Gesicki to DEN 38 for 4 yards (J.Simmons).4 yds−1.41 EPA
    7. Q4 0:183rd & 1 at NE 27(No Huddle) B.Zappe spiked the ball to stop the clock.+1.31 EPA
    8. Q4 0:024th & 1 at DEN 38C.Ryland 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-B.Baringer.NE 26, DEN 23+1.11 EPA
  28. Denver Broncos: End of game1 play · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 0:01 at DEN 27Score after the drive: 26–23
    1. Q4 0:02Took overC.Ryland kicks 39 yards from NE 35 to DEN 26. C.Manhertz (didn't try to advance) to DEN 27 for 1 yard.
    2. Q4 0:011st & 10 at DEN 27(Shotgun) R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right (K.Dugger).−0.64 EPA

Box score

New England Patriots: Passing
Bailey ZappeQB25/33256202117.7
Denver Broncos: Passing
Russell WilsonQB25/37238205103.2
New England Patriots: Rushing
Bailey ZappeQB122.002
Ezekiel ElliottRB12272.306
Kevin HarrisRB7213.006
Tyquan ThorntonWR199.009
Denver Broncos: Rushing
Russell WilsonQB4205.0014
Javonte WilliamsRB11242.219
Jaleel McLaughlinRB6376.2012
Samaje PerineQuestionableRB122.002
Michael BurtonFB100.000
New England Patriots: Receiving
Ezekiel ElliottRB91133115
DeMario DouglasWR5874041
DeVante ParkerWR4565030
Pharaoh BrownTE2225020
Mike GesickiTE2215111
Tyquan ThorntonWR1111011
Jalen ReagorWR2233028
Denver Broncos: Receiving
Javonte WilliamsRB33-50-1
Jaleel McLaughlinRB4530011
Samaje PerineQuestionableRB4527013
Lucas KrullTE452819
Jerry JeudyWR3544016
Marvin Mims Jr.QuestionableWR3463047
Michael BurtonFB11404
Brandon JohnsonWR3547121
Courtland SuttonWR01000
Adam TrautmanTE01000
New England Patriots: Defense
Christian BarmoreInactiveDT853200
Ja'Whaun BentleyLB850000
Myles BryantCB760101
Jalen MillsS760000
Kyle DuggerInactiveS540101
Deatrich Wise Jr.Physically unable to performDE520000
Jahlani TavaiLB440000
Keion WhiteQuestionableDE310001
Mack Wilson Sr.QuestionableLB331000
Marte MapuLB320000
Pharaoh BrownTE110000
Shaun WadeCB330000
Davon GodchauxDT220200
Anfernee JenningsOutLB220100
Josh UcheLB211100
Christian EllissQuestionableLB110000
Alex AustinCB100000
Bryce BaringerInjured reserveP110000
Jonathan JonesCB110001
Lawrence GuyDT100000
Denver Broncos: Defense
Alex SingletonLB12100001
P.J. LockeInjured reserveS950000
Pat Surtain IICB650000
Justin SimmonsS550000
D.J. JonesDT421000
Jonathon CooperLB441100
Zach AllenDE310000
Josey JewellLB330100
Michael BurtonFB100000
Drew SandersLB310000
Baron BrowningLB210000
Ben NiemannLB210000
Matt HenningsenInjured reserveDE200000
Mike PurcellDT200000
Ronnie PerkinsLB200000
Riley MossCB100000
Justin StrnadLB110000
Fabian MoreauCB100000
Delarrin Turner-YellS100000
New England Patriots: Kicking
Chad RylandPK2/3562
Denver Broncos: Kicking
Wil LutzPK0/101