New England Patriots @ Denver Broncos
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP
12-4, 4-4 Away
16
12-4, 4-4 Away
13-3, 7-1 Home
26
13-3, 7-1 Home
Game Leaders
277
T. BradyQB
24/38, 1 TD
277
400
P. ManningQB
32/43, 2 TD
400
34
S. VereenRB
4 CAR
34
59
K. MorenoRB
14 CAR
59
89
J. EdelmanWR
10 REC, 1 TD
89
134
D. ThomasWR
7 REC, 1 TD
134
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None
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1
R. AyersDE
1
10
D. McCourtyS
10 SOLO
10
8
D. TrevathanLB
8 SOLO
8
Team Stats
320
Total Yards
507
0
Turnovers
0
19
1st Downs
27
2-15
Penalties
4-34
6/12
3rd Down
7/13
1/2
4th Down
1/1
2/3
Red Zone
2/6
24:16
Possession
35:44
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Tony Corrente
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 27 |
| Passing 1st downs | 15 | 21 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 4 | 5 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 0 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-12 | 7-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Plays | 56 | 71 |
| Total Yards | 320 | 507 |
| Total Drives | 8 | 8 |
| Yards per Play | 5.7 | 7.1 |
| Passing | 256 | 400 |
| Comp/Att | 24/38 | 32/43 |
| Yards per pass | 6.4 | 9.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 2-21 | 0-0 |
| Rushing | 64 | 107 |
| Rushing Attempts | 16 | 28 |
| Yards per rush | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-3 | 2-6 |
| Penalties | 2-15 | 4-34 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 24:16 | 35:44 |
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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