John Leyba, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos kneels after being knocked down by Rob Ninkovich (50) of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostEric Rowe (25) of the New England Patriots breaks up a pass intended for Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots throws against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostT.J. Ward (43) of the Denver Broncos brings down Julian Edelman (11) of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostFireworks blast over the stadium during the first quarter between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos is introduced against the New England Patriots during the first quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots runs through the frigid air against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos fans brave the cold against the New England Patriots during the first quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos throws against the New England Patriots during the third quarter on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTrey Flowers (98) of the New England Patriots sacks Trevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon , The Denver PostTom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots throws as DeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos and Corey Nelson (52) pressure during the third quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostChris Hogan (15) of the New England Patriots receives a pass as Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos defends during the third quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostMartellus Bennett (88) of the New England Patriots stiff arms Todd Davis (51) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostCorey Nelson (52) of the Denver Broncos tackles Dion Lewis (33) of the New England Patriots during the third quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostAqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos shoves Chris Hogan (15) of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDevin McCourty (32) of the New England Patriots breaks up a pass intended for Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTrey Flowers (98) of the New England Patriots sacks Trevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos throws against the New England Patriots during the third quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJordan Norwood (11) of the Denver Broncos fumbles as Kyle Van Noy (53) of the New England Patriots hits him during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDevontae Booker (23) of the Denver Broncos runs against the New England Patriots during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostJared Crick (93) of the Denver Broncos stops Dion Lewis (33) of the New England Patriots during the third quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDevontae Booker (23) of the Denver Broncos and Corey Nelson (52) tackle Julian Edelman (11) of the New England Patriots during the second quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostPatrick Chung (23) of the New England Patriots breaks up a pass intended for A.J. Derby (83) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos barely gets rid of the ball as Jabaal Sheard (93) of the New England Patriots brings him down during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon , The Denver PostShaquil Barrett (48) of the Denver Broncos hits LeGarrette Blount (29) of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon , The Denver PostDevin McCourty (32) of the New England Patriots breaks up a pass intended for Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon , The Denver PostLeGarrette Blount (29) of the New England Patriots runs against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon , The Denver PostTodd Davis (51) of the Denver Broncos and Shaquil Barrett (48) hit LeGarrette Blount (29) of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon , The Denver PostMalcolm Butler (21) of the New England Patriots hits Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEric Rowe (25) of the New England Patriots celebrates after teammate Devin McCourty (32) broke up a pass intended for Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon , The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos stretches for a first down as Duron Harmon (30) of the New England Patriots makes the tackle during the second quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon , The Denver PostTom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots drops back against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDevin McCourty (32) of the New England Patriots breaks up a pass intended for Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos makes adjustments against the New England Patriots during the third quarter on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJabaal Sheard (93) of the New England Patriots and Rob Ninkovich (50) tackle Trevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos argues with a referee during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostT.J. Ward (43) of the Denver Broncos argues a penalty call during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMalcolm Butler (21) of the New England Patriots brings down Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEmmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos sits on the grass after being tackled by Malcolm Butler (21) of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos throws as Dont'a Hightower (54) of the New England Patriots pressures during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAlan Branch (97) of the New England Patriots wraps up Justin Forsett (20) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots throws as Sylvester Williams (92) of the Denver Broncos pressures during the second quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots .
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos passes against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos barely gets rid of the ball as Jabaal Sheard (93) of the New England Patriots brings him down during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJordan Norwood (11) of the Denver Broncos fumbles as Kyle Van Noy (53) of the New England Patriots hits him during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA Denver Broncos fan stands in disappointment during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
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Trevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos kneels after being knocked down by Rob Ninkovich (50) of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 win on Sunday, December 18, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
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The Denver Broncos聽hosted the New England Patriots at聽Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. The聽Patriots won 16-3.