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New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos: Recap, Highlights, Final Score

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 8:34 p.m. ET

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The New England Patriots were able to grind out a win against the Denver Broncos by a score of 16-3 in Denver.

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Despite struggling in Denver last season, the New England Patriots were able to grind out a win against the Broncos on Sunday.

As expected, it wasn’t pretty in Denver. The Broncos still have a very good defense, and they were able to keep the high-powered Patriots offense in check. A few costly turnovers by the Broncos resulted in points for the Patriots.

Credit has to go to the Patriots defense in this win. Even though the Broncos don’t have an explosive offense, the Patriots defense was able to shut them down throughout the game. Beating the Broncos is a huge confidence boost for the Patriots, as they were able to get revenge from the two losses last season.

3 Stars of the game:

Logan Ryan, Patriots: When the game was still close early on, Logan Ryan had arguably the biggest play of the game. An interception in the red zone not only kept the Broncos from scoring, but the return set up the Patriots for points on the other side of the field.

Dion Lewis, Patriots: While many were expecting a big game from LeGarrette Blount on Sunday, it was instead Dion Lewis who torched the Broncos run defense. Lewis was able to total 95 rushing yards, but Blount did find the end zone for the Patriots.

Trey Flowers, Patriots: One of the differences in the game was the pass rush of the Patriots on the Broncos. Led by two sacks by Trey Flowers, the Patriots were able to bother Trevor Siemian throughout the game.

Highlights:

.@TrevorSiemian is PICKED OFF by @RealLoganRyan.

Going the other way! #Patriots https://t.co/ZWXROEAfbF

— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2016

.@LG_Blount scores his 15th rushing TD of the season!

That’s a new @Patriots single-season record! #Patriots https://t.co/ndMaUMmFer

— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2016

Oh. My. @Edelman11.

Beautiful. #ToeDragSwag #Patriots https://t.co/2Hp17GgnzS

— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2016

Next Game:

Next up for the Patriots will be their second matchup of the season against the New York Jets. The Jets played the Patriots tough in their first matchup, but they are a team that hasn’t anything to play for.