The New England Patriots faced off against the Denver Broncos in a Christmas Eve matchup exclusively broadcasted on NFL Network at 8:15p ET, with pregame coverage starting at 6p ET. The game was held in Denver, and local pregame coverage was also provided at 11:30am on WBZ with various commentators. During the game, Javonte Williams of the Broncos scored a touchdown after four carries inside the 6-yard line, putting the Broncos up 6-0 with the extra point attempt pending. Despite the Broncos starting three drives in Patriots' territory, the Patriots' defense managed to pitch a shutout until that point. Marvin Mims' 52-yard punt return set up the Broncos for their touchdown drive, leading to a 7-0 score at the end of the first quarter. The Patriots responded with a 13-play, 61-yard drive, culminating in a 33-yard field goal by Chad Ryland, making the score 7-3 in favor of the Broncos. The game's importance was underscored by the Broncos' potential playoff momentum and Jaleel McLaughlin's early impact for the team. The Patriots' average starting field position was their own 17, while the Broncos' was the Patriots' 26.
Jaleel McLaughlin making early impact. Two carries for 17 yards. Two catches for 19 yards.
Back to back runs of 10-plus yards for the Broncos. Patriots have allowed the fewest of those in the NFL this year
Can the #Broncos ride their momentum right into the playoffs 🤔 #BroncosCountry https://t.co/GRR0FjzgrL
Chad Ryland with 33-yd FG #BroncosCountry 7 #Patriots 3 #NEvsDEN live blog: https://t.co/4poEwO6SN8
Pats 13 play 61 yard 6:45 drive capped off by a Chad Ryland 33 yd FG 7-3 Denver
Chad Ryland good from 33 yards. Seemingly no PSI problems in Denver.
This is now up to 7 of 10 dropbacks. https://t.co/AEiXCTfwXM
Patriots settle for 33-yard FG. Close to 7-3.
Now, believe it or not, Patriots outgained #Broncos 51-34 yards in the first quarter.
🏈 END OF FIRST QUARTER 🏈 #BroncosCountry 7 #Patriots 0 #NEvsDEN live blog: https://t.co/rCev9Y3qwK
Broncos take 7-0 lead over Patriots. https://t.co/85sfRg0OP2
Second and long to Reagor ➡️ 📺: NFLN https://t.co/VpDOa2ybJz
Javonte Williams barrels his way into the endzone for #BroncosCountry https://t.co/CJ51Sb0PZz
Average starting field position: Patriots: Own 17 Broncos: Patriots 26
First Pats offense puts D in bad position- but the D survives Then, ST allows a 52 yard Bronco punt Return Denver offense responds with 5 play 25 yd drive to take 7-0 lead Uncomplimentary football #NEvsDEN @wbz
Javonte Williams gets the scoring started! 🐴 He was +450 to score the first TD tonight ✅ https://t.co/u9DJ7RJqtp
JAVONTE WILLIAMS 🔨 https://t.co/1rvZqXRBSQ
It took four carries inside the 6-yard line, but Javonte Williams has himself a touchdown.
Javonte Williams takes it in from there for a TD run. Broncos up 6-0, PAT pending.
52-yard return for Marvin Mims and the Broncos!! (via NFL, NFL Network) https://t.co/r7iDIdQAgh
Will there be any points scored in the Patriots at Broncos game? #NEvsDEN #SNF 8
Broncos 3 for 3 with drives starting in NE territory. They have zero points to this point.
#Patriots core special teamers Brenden Schooler, Chris Board and Cody Davis were closest to Marvin Mims when he caught that punt and ripped off a 50-yard return.
Marvin Mims returns the punt 52 yards. 😤 (🎥: @Broncos) https://t.co/mEdUwCxYX0
Not sure if you guys knew this, but Marvin Mims, Jr. is #fast.
Nice stop by #Broncos on direct snap.
Broncos and Patriots to the rest of the nation... https://t.co/yU3R3wTOSZ
Patriots-Broncos to close out Christmas Eve. We've been naughty, America #ForeverNE #NEvsDEN #BroncosCountry
Pretty impressive for the Patriots' D to be pitching a shutout so far considering the Broncos began their two drives on the Patriots' 6 and 46
Gotta have it TONIGHT … https://t.co/dXz59E2LKr
4:00, wallow in self-pity. 4:30, stare into the abyss. 5:00, solve world hunger, tell no one. 5:15, watch Broncos-Patriots in Denver. https://t.co/UrJPDYIHWV
Patriots defense stands tall after Broncos turn down the points, and this one is off to an awfully weird start. https://t.co/f8pmt90ljS
The #Patriots hold the #Broncos to no points on a drive that started on their own 6-yard line 👀 https://t.co/wALZVPwzGn
And the #Broncos do nothing with the turnover https://t.co/WIA46uu2mL
The Denver Broncos are rocking all-orange uniforms with white #Snowcapped helmets 👀 Thoughts?! https://t.co/cOA1kZdfDy
What a terrific stop by the Patriots' defense. Dealt a tough hand, as it has for much of the season, the unit delivers.
#Broncos don't get it. A stop at 1. So they saved 19 yards since an interception would have put it at 20.
#Broncos going for it on fourth and goal at the 2.
Wow! Pats D pick Mack Wilson near INT #NEvsDEN
#Broncos QB Russell Wilson throws hideous interception in end zone.
First play of the game strip sack ‼️ Broncos ball! https://t.co/jm8Fcq9mIJ
No team has ever lost a game quicker than the Patriots just lost a game
Pats vs Broncos: The one with the puffy jacket https://t.co/5s3ufNSKR4
Broncos defense came out swinging 🔥 https://t.co/CFa1Feh7aM
#Broncos waste no time. D.J. Jones strip sack and fumble recovery. Broncos have it first and goal at 6
Good start for the Patriots offense. lol.
Um, not the start the Patriots needed
"We have a lot of money on the Sunday night game. I think New England is gonna be our biggest need of the day." – @SuperBookSports' John Murray (@vegasmurray) Much more below⬇️in @VegasInsider #NFL video action report on #SNF. https://t.co/CePoKW3vRi
There Comes a Time When You Have to Lose to Win, and for the New England Patriots That Time is Now... https://t.co/lVqFbhhK1p https://t.co/wEjkeer2t4
Ok Lions got shit done. Now let's fuckin ride #BroncosCountry
#Broncos, as they often do, win toss. Defer. Patriots to receive.
Patriots call heads. Coin comes up tails. Broncos defer choice to second half. Patriots will receive to open the game.
Let’s go Broncos! #circasurvivor https://t.co/BrIX8Nbfmd
It's a White (Snowcapped) Christmas (Eve) in Denver tonight for #SNF❕ #BroncosCountry https://t.co/6cAeN2C2vn
Russell Wilson in the redzone but make it festive🎄 @SteveSmithSr89 https://t.co/44wLimUXvf
Patriots and Broncos??? https://t.co/WZiOLch8hA
Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick catching up pregame in Denver 👀 #9sports https://t.co/xsMoU5TuYU
#NFL Week 16 heads to Patriots-Broncos #SNF on @nflnetwork, and @PatrickE_Vegas has a video action report, with insights from @SuperBookSports. “Considering the matchup, it’s shaping up to be a pretty well-bet game.” — John Murray (@vegasmurray) https://t.co/4dW3Rzg7JH
Merry Christmas🎄 Join us at 11:30am for #Patriots Gameday here in Denver with @MikeReiss and @scottzolak @steveburtonwbz and @christianfauria are in-studio @wbz We’ll get you ready for the #NEvsDen on this Christmas Eve 🎅🏻 https://t.co/6logBWwKbj
🚨Patriots-Broncos Broadcast Team🚨 @Patriots vs. @Broncos on Christmas Eve EXCLUSIVELY on @nflnetwork at 8:15p ET! 🎙️| @richeisen @kurt13warner @JamesPalmerTV @SherreeBurruss Pregame coverage starts at 6p ET w/ @NFLGameDay Kickoff Details: https://t.co/xP0x8CdOea https://t.co/7EmnyuWg5C