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Both Broncos and Patriots have stats on their side for Sunday
Teammates celebrate with New England Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner (43) after he recovered a punt while Denver Broncos' Wes Welker (83) kneels on the ground during a regular season matchup Dec. 13 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP)Were this simply an Xs-and-Os exercise without inconveniences such as phantom pass-interference calls and concussion protocols, Patriots coach Bill Belichick would checkmate Broncos coach John Fox during the coin toss on Sunday. Were this simply a Tom Brady and Peyton Manning quarterback throwing exercise, …
