New England Patriots at Denver Broncos | Week 16, 2023

Week 16 · 2023 Season· FINAL

New England Patriots

3-11 · AFC East

Final

Denver Broncos

7-7 · AFC West

Date

Sun, Dec 24, 2023

Week 16

Kickoff

8:15 PM ET

Location

Empower Field at Mile High

Denver, Colorado

Result

NWE 26, DEN 23

Drive Chart

28 drives · alternating possession

Drive	Team	Start	Plays	Yds	TOP	EPA	Result
1	NE	Q1 15:00 · OPP 35	2	-16	0:00	-6.5	Turnover
2	DEN	Q1 14:53 · OPP 6	4	5	1:30	-4.9	Turnover on downs
3	NE	Q1 13:18 · NE 2	4	3	1:22	-2.4	Punt
4	DEN	Q1 11:47 · OPP 46	4	4	1:23	-3.4	Punt
5	NE	Q1 10:15 · NE 15	4	9	1:57	-4.6	Punt
6	DEN	Q1 8:01 · OPP 25	6	25	2:46	+2.5	Touchdown
7	NE	Q1 5:15 · OPP 35	14	61	6:42	+2.1	Field goal
8	DEN	Q2 13:30 · OPP 35	5	36	1:45	-3.1	Turnover
9	NE	Q2 11:27 · NE 39	4	8	1:59	-2.2	Punt
10	DEN	Q2 9:21 · DEN 13	9	27	5:53	-1.7	Punt
11	NE	Q2 3:19 · NE 37	7	44	2:41	-2.1	Missed field goal
12	DEN	Q2 0:33 · DEN 37	5	24	0:31	-0.7	Missed field goal
13	DEN	Q3 15:00 · OPP 35	5	0	2:10	-2.7	Punt
14	NE	Q3 12:44 · NE 30	6	70	2:56	+4.9	Touchdown
15	DEN	Q3 9:48 · OPP 35	6	5	1:59	-2.2	Punt
16	NE	Q3 7:40 · NE 31	4	4	1:23	-1.8	Punt
17	DEN	Q3 6:04 · DEN 15	4	-12	1:26	-3.8	Punt
18	NE	Q3 4:28 · OPP 42	6	52	2:54	+4.3	Touchdown
19	DEN	Q3 1:34 · OPP 35	1	0	0:00	-8.6	Touchdown
20	DEN	Q3 1:28 · OPP 35	5	-6	1:28	-3.0	Punt
21	NE	Q4 14:51 · NE 38	4	4	1:32	-2.2	Punt
22	DEN	Q4 13:11 · DEN 17	10	85	4:38	+7.2	Touchdown
23	NE	Q4 8:33 · OPP 35	5	8	1:54	-1.8	Punt
24	DEN	Q4 6:33 · DEN 22	12	90	3:40	+7.2	Touchdown
25	NE	Q4 2:53 · OPP 35	5	-1	1:03	-2.4	Punt
26	DEN	Q4 1:42 · DEN 39	4	-3	0:33	-1.7	Punt
27	NE	Q4 0:58 · NE 19	7	43	0:51	+2.6	Field goal
28	DEN	Q4 0:02 · OPP 35	2	0	0:02	-0.0	End of half

Play-by-Play

163 plays · grouped by drive

Drive 1

2 plays·-16 yds·0:00·Turnover·-6.5 EPA

Q1 15:00
Kickoff
16-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
NE 0 – DEN 0
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 15:00
1st & 10 · NE 25
FumbleSack

Drive 2

DEN

4 plays·5 yds·1:30·Turnover on downs·-4.9 EPA

Q1 14:53
1st & 6 · OPP 6
(14:53) 33-J.Williams right tackle to NE 4 for 2 yards (91-D.Wise; 90-C.Barmore).
NE 0 – DEN 0
+2-0.08+6
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 14:10
2nd & 4 · OPP 4
(14:10) 75-Q.Bailey reported in as eligible. 33-J.Williams up the middle to NE 2 for 2 yards (99-K.White; 90-C.Barmore).
NE 0 – DEN 0
+2-0.39·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:29
3rd & 2 · OPP 2
(13:29) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 82-A.Trautman INTERCEPTED by 3-M.Wilson [48-Ja.Tavai] at NE -6. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short right to 82-A.Trautman [48-Ja.Tavai].
NE 0 – DEN 0
0-2.00-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:23
4th & 2 · OPP 2
(13:23) (Shotgun) 33-J.Williams right guard to NE 1 for 1 yard (33-A.Jennings).
NE 0 – DEN 0
+1-2.41-10
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 3

4 plays·3 yds·1:22·Punt·-2.4 EPA

Q1 13:18
1st & 10 · NE 2
(13:18) 15-E.Elliott up the middle to NE 5 for 3 yards (93-D.Jones; 99-Z.Allen).
NE 0 – DEN 0
+3-0.10-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 12:43
2nd & 7 · NE 5
(12:43) 15-E.Elliott up the middle to NE 5 for no gain (49-A.Singleton).
NE 0 – DEN 0
0-0.68-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 12:00
3rd & 7 · NE 5
(12:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass incomplete short right to 81-D.Douglas.
NE 0 – DEN 0
0-1.20-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:56
4th & 7 · NE 5
(11:56) 17-B.Baringer punts 47 yards to DEN 48, Center-49-J.Cardona. 19-M.Mims to NE 46 for 6 yards (3-M.Wilson).
NE 0 – DEN 0
0-0.40+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 4

DEN

4 plays·4 yds·1:23·Punt·-3.4 EPA

Q1 11:47
1st & 10 · OPP 46
(11:47) 38-J.McLaughlin right end to NE 41 for 5 yards (48-Ja.Tavai).
NE 0 – DEN 0
+5+0.01+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:07
2nd & 5 · OPP 41
(11:07) 33-J.Williams right end to NE 42 for -1 yards (92-D.Godchaux).
NE 0 – DEN 0
-1-1.11-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:30
3rd & 6 · OPP 42
(10:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to 14-C.Sutton (27-M.Bryant).
NE 0 – DEN 0
0-1.80-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:24
4th & 6 · OPP 42
(10:24) 9-R.Dixon punts 32 yards to NE 10, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 27-M.Bryant to NE 15 for 5 yards (57-B.Niemann; 37-R.Moss).
NE 0 – DEN 0
0-0.48·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 5

4 plays·9 yds·1:57·Punt·-4.6 EPA

Q1 10:15
1st & 10 · NE 15
(10:15) (Shotgun) 36-K.Harris up the middle to NE 21 for 6 yards (91-M.Henningsen; 49-A.Singleton).
NE 0 – DEN 0
+6+0.19·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:37
2nd & 4 · NE 21
(9:37) 36-K.Harris left guard to NE 24 for 3 yards (6-P.Locke; 56-B.Browning).
NE 0 – DEN 0
+3-0.03-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:59
3rd & 1 · NE 24
(8:59) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 36-K.Harris. 36-K.Harris up the middle to NE 24 for no gain (98-M.Purcell; 91-M.Henningsen).
NE 0 – DEN 0
0-1.62-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:18
4th & 1 · NE 24
(8:18) 17-B.Baringer punts 53 yards to DEN 23, Center-49-J.Cardona. 19-M.Mims pushed ob at NE 25 for 52 yards (17-B.Baringer).
NE 0 – DEN 0
0-3.19-9
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 6

DEN

6 plays·25 yds·2:46·Touchdown·+2.5 EPA

Q1 8:01
1st & 10 · OPP 25
(8:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 38-J.McLaughlin pushed ob at NE 17 for 8 yards (26-S.Wade).
NE 0 – DEN 0
+8+0.58+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:22
2nd & 2 · OPP 17
1st
(7:22) 33-J.Williams left guard to NE 14 for 3 yards (48-Ja.Tavai).
NE 0 – DEN 0
+3+0.09-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:43
1st & 10 · OPP 14
(6:43) 33-J.Williams left end to NE 7 for 7 yards (27-M.Bryant).
NE 0 – DEN 0
+7+0.31+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:04
2nd & 3 · OPP 7
1st
(6:04) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 20-M.Burton pushed ob at NE 3 for 4 yards (2-J.Mills).
NE 0 – DEN 0
+4+0.73+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:20
1st & 3 · OPP 3
TD
(5:20) 33-J.Williams right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NE 0 – DEN 6
+3+0.77+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:15
PAT
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
NE 0 – DEN 7
0+0.07·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 7

14 plays·61 yds·6:42·Field goal·+2.1 EPA

Q1 5:15
Kickoff
16-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
NE 0 – DEN 7
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:15
1st & 10 · NE 25
(5:15) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 1-D.Parker to NE 29 for 4 yards (41-D.Sanders; 23-F.Moreau).
NE 0 – DEN 7
+4-0.03-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:35
2nd & 6 · NE 29
1st
(4:35) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 15-E.Elliott to NE 36 for 7 yards (49-A.Singleton).
NE 0 – DEN 7
+7+0.76+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 3:57
1st & 10 · NE 36
(3:57) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 15-E.Elliott to NE 40 for 4 yards (6-P.Locke).
NE 0 – DEN 7
+4-0.15-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 3:22
2nd & 6 · NE 40
(3:22) (Shotgun) 36-K.Harris left end to NE 44 for 4 yards (47-J.Jewell, 6-P.Locke).
NE 0 – DEN 7
+4-0.07·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:46
3rd & 2 · NE 44
1st
(2:46) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 86-P.Brown pushed ob at NE 49 for 5 yards (49-A.Singleton).
NE 0 – DEN 7
+5+1.07+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:08
1st & 10 · NE 49
Sack
(2:08) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe sacked at NE 39 for -10 yards (0-J.Cooper).
NE 0 – DEN 7
-10-1.51-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:24
2nd & 20 · NE 39
1st
(1:24) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass deep left to 83-J.Reagor pushed ob at DEN 33 for 28 yards (6-P.Locke).
NE 0 – DEN 7
+28+2.69+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:45
1st & 10 · OPP 33
(:45) 11-T.Thornton left end to DEN 24 for 9 yards (49-A.Singleton).
NE 0 – DEN 7
+9+0.85+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:06
2nd & 1 · OPP 24
1st
(:06) 15-E.Elliott right guard to DEN 20 for 4 yards (2-P.Surtain).
NE 0 – DEN 7
+4+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:00
END QUARTER 1
NE 0 – DEN 7
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 15:00
1st & 10 · OPP 20
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass incomplete short left to 15-E.Elliott.
NE 0 – DEN 7
0-0.49-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:57
2nd & 10 · OPP 20
(14:57) 15-E.Elliott right guard to DEN 17 for 3 yards (98-M.Purcell; 6-P.Locke).
NE 0 – DEN 7
+3-0.38-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:18
3rd & 7 · OPP 17
(14:18) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 81-D.Douglas to DEN 14 for 3 yards (2-P.Surtain).
NE 0 – DEN 7
+3-0.86-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:33
4th & 4 · OPP 14
FG
(13:33) 37-C.Ryland 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
NE 3 – DEN 7
0+0.21+2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 8

DEN

5 plays·36 yds·1:45·Turnover·-3.1 EPA

Q2 13:30
Kickoff
37-C.Ryland kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
NE 3 – DEN 7
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:30
1st & 10 · DEN 25
1st
(13:30) 3-R.Wilson scrambles up the middle to DEN 39 for 14 yards (27-M.Bryant; 8-J.Bentley).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+14+0.86+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:51
1st & 10 · DEN 39
1st
(12:51) 38-J.McLaughlin left end pushed ob at NE 49 for 12 yards (27-M.Bryant).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+12+0.68+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:25
1st & 10 · OPP 49
1st
(12:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 38-J.McLaughlin to NE 38 for 11 yards (31-J.Jones). NE-31-J.Jones was injured during the play.
NE 3 – DEN 7
+11+0.70+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:45
1st & 10 · OPP 38
Fumble
(11:45) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 33-J.Williams to NE 41 for -3 yards (48-Ja.Tavai) [2-J.Mills]. FUMBLES (48-Ja.Tavai), RECOVERED by NE-70-J.Pharms at NE 39.
NE 3 – DEN 7
-1-5.35-12
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 9

4 plays·8 yds·1:59·Punt·-2.2 EPA

Q2 11:27
1st & 10 · NE 39
(11:27) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 1-D.Parker to NE 43 for 4 yards (49-A.Singleton).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+4-0.09·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:53
2nd & 6 · NE 43
(10:53) 15-E.Elliott left tackle to NE 47 for 4 yards (93-D.Jones; 51-R.Perkins).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+4-0.05-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:11
3rd & 2 · NE 47
(10:11) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott left guard to NE 47 for no gain (41-D.Sanders).
NE 3 – DEN 7
0-1.64-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:28
4th & 2 · NE 47
(9:28) 17-B.Baringer punts 40 yards to DEN 13, Center-49-J.Cardona, fair catch by 19-M.Mims.
NE 3 – DEN 7
0-0.42-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 10

DEN

9 plays·27 yds·5:53·Punt·-1.7 EPA

Q2 9:21
1st & 10 · DEN 13
(9:21) (Shotgun) 38-J.McLaughlin left guard to DEN 13 for no gain (99-K.White).
NE 3 – DEN 7
0-0.54-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:45
2nd & 10 · DEN 13
(8:45) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 19-M.Mims pushed ob at DEN 22 for 9 yards (23-K.Dugger).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+9+0.81·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:08
3rd & 1 · DEN 22
1st
(8:08) 75-Q.Bailey reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson up the middle to DEN 23 for 1 yard (90-C.Barmore).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+1+0.42+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:29
1st & 10 · DEN 23
(7:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 38-J.McLaughlin to DEN 30 for 7 yards (23-K.Dugger; 99-K.White).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+7+0.30+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:41
2nd & 3 · DEN 30
1st
(6:41) 38-J.McLaughlin right end to DEN 37 for 7 yards (2-J.Mills).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+7+0.43+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:59
1st & 10 · DEN 37
Penalty
(5:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 85-L.Krull to DEN 48 for 11 yards (48-Ja.Tavai). NE-8-J.Bentley was injured during the play. PENALTY on DEN-77-Q.Meinerz, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at DEN 37 - No Play.
NE 3 – DEN 7
0-1.40-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:25
1st & 25 · DEN 22
(5:25) 33-J.Williams up the middle to DEN 31 for 9 yards (2-J.Mills).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+9+0.07-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:50
2nd & 16 · DEN 31
(4:50) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin to DEN 35 for 4 yards (91-D.Wise).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+4-0.39-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:08
3rd & 12 · DEN 35
Sack
(4:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 25 for -10 yards (3-M.Wilson). FUMBLES (3-M.Wilson), touched at DEN 26, and recovers at DEN 25.
NE 3 – DEN 7
-10-1.21-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:28
4th & 22 · DEN 25
(3:28) 9-R.Dixon punts 46 yards to NE 29, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 27-M.Bryant to NE 37 for 8 yards (32-D.Turner-Yell; 20-M.Burton).
NE 3 – DEN 7
0-0.22-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 11

7 plays·44 yds·2:41·Missed field goal·-2.1 EPA

Q2 3:19
1st & 10 · NE 37
1st
(3:19) 4-B.Zappe pass deep left to 86-P.Brown to DEN 43 for 20 yards (0-J.Cooper).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+20+1.08+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:43
1st & 10 · OPP 43
(2:43) (Shotgun) 36-K.Harris left end to DEN 39 for 4 yards (49-A.Singleton, 2-P.Surtain).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+4+0.02-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:00
2nd & 6 · OPP 39
1st
(2:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short middle to 81-D.Douglas to DEN 26 for 13 yards (6-P.Locke).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+13+1.20+6
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:22
1st & 10 · OPP 26
(1:22) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 81-D.Douglas to DEN 22 for 4 yards (49-A.Singleton).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+4+0.04+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:55
2nd & 6 · OPP 22
(:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass incomplete deep left to 1-D.Parker.
NE 3 – DEN 7
0-0.42-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:51
3rd & 6 · OPP 22
Penalty
(:51) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe scrambles left end to DEN 17 for 5 yards (49-A.Singleton). PENALTY on NE-68-A.Mafi, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DEN 22 - No Play.
NE 3 – DEN 7
0-0.92-9
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:44
3rd & 16 · OPP 32
(:44) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott left guard to DEN 29 for 3 yards (0-J.Cooper).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+3-0.42-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:38
4th & 13 · OPP 29
Missed FG
(:38) 37-C.Ryland 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
NE 3 – DEN 7
0-2.71-8
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 12

DEN

5 plays·24 yds·0:31·Missed field goal·-0.7 EPA

Q2 0:33
1st & 10 · DEN 37
(:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 25-S.Perine to DEN 46 for 9 yards (27-M.Bryant, 30-M.Mapu).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+9-0.01·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:26
2nd & 1 · DEN 46
1st
(:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 85-L.Krull pushed ob at NE 47 for 7 yards (8-J.Bentley).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+7+0.29·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:18
1st & 10 · OPP 47
(:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 25-S.Perine to NE 39 for 8 yards (30-M.Mapu) [99-K.White].
NE 3 – DEN 7
+8+0.19+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:03
2nd & 2 · OPP 39
(:03) (No Huddle) 3-R.Wilson spiked the ball to stop the clock.
NE 3 – DEN 7
0+0.26-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:02
3rd & 2 · OPP 39
Missed FG
(:02) 16-W.Lutz 57 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
NE 3 – DEN 7
0-1.45-8
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 13

DEN

5 plays·0 yds·2:10·Punt·-2.7 EPA

Q3 15:00
Kickoff
37-C.Ryland kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to DEN 0. 19-M.Mims to DEN 31 for 31 yards (2-J.Mills).
NE 3 – DEN 7
0+0.37+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:55
1st & 10 · DEN 31
Sack
(14:55) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 23 for -8 yards (90-C.Barmore).
NE 3 – DEN 7
-8-1.68-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:14
2nd & 18 · DEN 23
(14:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 33-J.Williams to DEN 22 for -1 yards (23-K.Dugger, 8-J.Bentley).
NE 3 – DEN 7
-1-0.95-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:28
3rd & 19 · DEN 22
(13:28) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 85-L.Krull to DEN 31 for 9 yards (27-M.Bryant).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+9-0.06-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 12:50
4th & 10 · DEN 31
(12:50) 9-R.Dixon punts 39 yards to NE 30, Center-48-M.Fraboni, fair catch by 27-M.Bryant.
NE 3 – DEN 7
0-0.34+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 14

6 plays·70 yds·2:56·Touchdown·+4.9 EPA

Q3 12:44
1st & 10 · NE 30
1st
(12:44) 4-B.Zappe pass deep left to 81-D.Douglas to DEN 29 for 41 yards (31-J.Simmons).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+41+2.83+12
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:59
1st & 10 · OPP 29
(11:59) 15-E.Elliott up the middle to DEN 28 for 1 yard (31-J.Simmons).
NE 3 – DEN 7
+1-0.42-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:18
2nd & 9 · OPP 28
1st
(11:18) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 81-D.Douglas ran ob at DEN 15 for 13 yards (6-P.Locke) [99-Z.Allen].
NE 3 – DEN 7
+13+1.29+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:39
1st & 10 · OPP 15
(10:39) 15-E.Elliott left end to DEN 15 for no gain (56-B.Browning).
NE 3 – DEN 7
0-0.49-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:54
2nd & 10 · OPP 15
TD
(9:54) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 15-E.Elliott for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NE 9 – DEN 7
+15+2.60+9
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:48
PAT
37-C.Ryland extra point is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
NE 9 – DEN 7
0-0.93-5
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 15

DEN

6 plays·5 yds·1:59·Punt·-2.2 EPA

Q3 9:48
Kickoff
37-C.Ryland kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
NE 9 – DEN 7
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:48
1st & 10 · DEN 25
1st
(9:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-B.Johnson to DEN 38 for 13 yards (26-S.Wade).
NE 9 – DEN 7
+13+0.83+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:06
1st & 10 · DEN 38
(9:06) 33-J.Williams right tackle to DEN 40 for 2 yards (90-C.Barmore).
NE 9 – DEN 7
+2-0.41-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:28
2nd & 8 · DEN 40
(8:28) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep middle to 89-B.Johnson.
NE 9 – DEN 7
0-0.48-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:23
3rd & 8 · DEN 40
Sack
(8:23) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 30 for -10 yards (55-J.Uche).
NE 9 – DEN 7
-10-2.18-7
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:49
4th & 18 · DEN 30
(7:49) 9-R.Dixon punts 46 yards to NE 24, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 27-M.Bryant ran ob at NE 31 for 7 yards (40-J.Strnad).
NE 9 – DEN 7
0+0.07+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 16

4 plays·4 yds·1:23·Punt·-1.8 EPA

Q3 7:40
1st & 10 · NE 31
(7:40) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 15-E.Elliott to NE 33 for 2 yards (49-A.Singleton).
NE 9 – DEN 7
+2-0.37-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:05
2nd & 8 · NE 33
(7:05) 15-E.Elliott left tackle to NE 35 for 2 yards (99-Z.Allen).
NE 9 – DEN 7
+2-0.58·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:22
3rd & 6 · NE 35
(6:22) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass incomplete short right to 81-D.Douglas.
NE 9 – DEN 7
0-1.23-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:17
4th & 6 · NE 35
(6:17) 17-B.Baringer punts 51 yards to DEN 14, Center-49-J.Cardona. 19-M.Mims pushed ob at DEN 15 for 1 yard (53-C.Elliss).
NE 9 – DEN 7
0+0.42-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 17

DEN

4 plays·-12 yds·1:26·Punt·-3.8 EPA

Q3 6:04
1st & 10 · DEN 15
(6:04) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 33-J.Williams to DEN 12 for -3 yards (92-D.Godchaux, 91-D.Wise).
NE 9 – DEN 7
-3-1.17-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:26
2nd & 13 · DEN 12
(5:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short right to 19-M.Mims [90-C.Barmore].
NE 9 – DEN 7
0-0.80-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:20
3rd & 13 · DEN 12
Sack
(5:20) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 3 for -9 yards (90-C.Barmore).
NE 9 – DEN 7
-9-1.65-6
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:38
4th & 22 · DEN 3
(4:38) 9-R.Dixon punts 47 yards to 50, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 27-M.Bryant to DEN 42 for 8 yards (57-B.Niemann).
NE 9 – DEN 7
0-0.13-2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 18

6 plays·52 yds·2:54·Touchdown·+4.3 EPA

Q3 4:28
1st & 10 · OPP 42
(4:28) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 15-E.Elliott to DEN 42 for no gain (47-J.Jewell).
NE 9 – DEN 7
0-0.57-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 3:41
2nd & 10 · OPP 42
1st
(3:41) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass deep left to 1-D.Parker to DEN 12 for 30 yards (2-P.Surtain).
NE 9 – DEN 7
+30+2.70+9
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:57
1st & 10 · OPP 12
Penalty
(2:57) 15-E.Elliott right guard to DEN 6 for 6 yards (0-J.Cooper). PENALTY on NE-68-A.Mafi, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DEN 12 - No Play.
NE 9 – DEN 7
0-1.09-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:27
1st & 20 · OPP 22
(2:27) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass incomplete short right to 81-D.Douglas [49-A.Singleton].
NE 9 – DEN 7
0-0.50-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:24
2nd & 20 · OPP 22
(2:24) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 11-T.Thornton to DEN 11 for 11 yards (6-P.Locke).
NE 9 – DEN 7
+11+0.37+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:41
3rd & 9 · OPP 11
TD
(1:41) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-B.Browning].
NE 15 – DEN 7
+11+3.34+13
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:34
PAT
37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
NE 16 – DEN 7
0+0.07·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 20

DEN

5 plays·-6 yds·1:28·Punt·-3.0 EPA

Q3 1:28
Kickoff
37-C.Ryland kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
NE 23 – DEN 7
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:28
1st & 10 · DEN 25
(1:28) 38-J.McLaughlin left end to DEN 27 for 2 yards (91-D.Wise, 8-J.Bentley).
NE 23 – DEN 7
+2-0.54-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:51
2nd & 8 · DEN 27
(:51) (No Huddle) 33-J.Williams right end to DEN 27 for no gain (2-J.Mills).
NE 23 – DEN 7
0-0.78·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:06
3rd & 8 · DEN 27
Sack
(:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 19 for -8 yards (90-C.Barmore). FUMBLES (90-C.Barmore) [90-C.Barmore], touched at DEN 19, recovered by DEN-77-Q.Meinerz at DEN 17.
NE 23 – DEN 7
-8-2.24-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:00
END QUARTER 3
NE 23 – DEN 7
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 15:00
4th & 18 · DEN 17
(15:00) 9-R.Dixon punts 46 yards to NE 37, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 27-M.Bryant MUFFS catch, recovered by NE-41-B.Schooler at NE 38.
NE 23 – DEN 7
0+0.59-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 21

4 plays·4 yds·1:32·Punt·-2.2 EPA

Q4 14:51
1st & 10 · NE 38
(14:51) (Shotgun) 36-K.Harris up the middle to NE 40 for 2 yards (49-A.Singleton, 41-D.Sanders).
NE 23 – DEN 7
+2-0.41·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:09
2nd & 8 · NE 40
(14:09) 36-K.Harris right guard to NE 42 for 2 yards (51-R.Perkins; 99-Z.Allen).
NE 23 – DEN 7
+2-0.48·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:25
3rd & 6 · NE 42
(13:25) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass incomplete short right.
NE 23 – DEN 7
0-1.36-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:19
4th & 6 · NE 42
(13:19) 17-B.Baringer punts 41 yards to DEN 17, Center-49-J.Cardona, fair catch by 19-M.Mims.
NE 23 – DEN 7
0+0.03·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 22

DEN

10 plays·85 yds·4:38·Touchdown·+7.2 EPA

Q4 13:11
1st & 10 · DEN 17
1st
(13:11) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 25-S.Perine to DEN 30 for 13 yards (8-J.Bentley).
NE 23 – DEN 7
+13+0.86+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:47
1st & 10 · DEN 30
(12:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 19-M.Mims to DEN 37 for 7 yards (23-K.Dugger).
NE 23 – DEN 7
+7+0.34·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:24
2nd & 3 · DEN 37
(12:24) (No Huddle) 25-S.Perine up the middle to DEN 39 for 2 yards (91-D.Wise; 55-J.Uche).
NE 23 – DEN 7
+2-0.10·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:44
3rd & 1 · DEN 39
(11:44) 75-Q.Bailey reported in as eligible. 20-M.Burton up the middle to DEN 39 for no gain (93-L.Guy; 2-J.Mills).
NE 23 – DEN 7
0-1.57-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:06
4th & 1 · DEN 39
1st
(11:06) 3-R.Wilson up the middle to DEN 41 for 2 yards (8-J.Bentley).
NE 23 – DEN 7
+2+1.89+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:28
1st & 10 · DEN 41
1st
(10:28) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 19-M.Mims to NE 12 for 47 yards (8-J.Bentley). New England challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #2.)
NE 23 – DEN 7
+47+2.60+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:54
1st & 10 · OPP 12
(9:54) 33-J.Williams right end pushed ob at NE 16 for -4 yards (33-A.Jennings, 28-A.Austin).
NE 23 – DEN 7
-4-1.11-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:18
2nd & 14 · OPP 16
(9:18) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 10-J.Jeudy to NE 3 for 13 yards (26-S.Wade).
NE 23 – DEN 7
+13+1.59+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:39
3rd & 1 · OPP 3
TD
(8:39) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 85-L.Krull for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NE 23 – DEN 13
+3+1.63+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:33
pass
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 89-B.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
NE 23 – DEN 15
+2+1.05+2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 23

5 plays·8 yds·1:54·Punt·-1.8 EPA

Q4 8:33
Kickoff
16-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
NE 23 – DEN 15
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:33
1st & 10 · NE 25
(8:33) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 15-E.Elliott pushed ob at NE 26 for 1 yard (31-J.Simmons).
NE 23 – DEN 15
+1-0.46-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:54
2nd & 9 · NE 26
(7:54) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 15-E.Elliott to NE 28 for 2 yards (31-J.Simmons).
NE 23 – DEN 15
+2-0.49·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:12
3rd & 7 · NE 28
(7:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 83-J.Reagor to NE 33 for 5 yards (2-P.Surtain).
NE 23 – DEN 15
+5-0.57+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 6:39
4th & 2 · NE 33
(6:39) 17-B.Baringer punts 45 yards to DEN 22, Center-49-J.Cardona, out of bounds.
NE 23 – DEN 15
0-0.25-6
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 24

DEN

12 plays·90 yds·3:40·Touchdown·+7.2 EPA

Q4 6:33
1st & 10 · DEN 22
(6:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 85-L.Krull to DEN 31 for 9 yards (2-J.Mills).
NE 23 – DEN 15
+9+0.81+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 6:06
2nd & 1 · DEN 31
1st
(6:06) (No Huddle) 3-R.Wilson up the middle to DEN 34 for 3 yards (8-J.Bentley).
NE 23 – DEN 15
+3-0.17-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:38
1st & 10 · DEN 34
1st
(5:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 10-J.Jeudy pushed ob at DEN 49 for 15 yards (48-Ja.Tavai).
NE 23 – DEN 15
+15+0.73·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:01
1st & 10 · DEN 49
(5:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short left to 38-J.McLaughlin.
NE 23 – DEN 15
0-0.49-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:59
2nd & 10 · DEN 49
1st
(4:59) (Shotgun) 38-J.McLaughlin up the middle to NE 40 for 11 yards (23-K.Dugger). DEN-38-J.McLaughlin was injured during the play. NE-2-J.Mills was injured during the play.
NE 23 – DEN 15
+11+1.24+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:43
1st & 10 · OPP 40
(4:43) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to 10-J.Jeudy. NE-26-S.Wade was injured during the play.
NE 23 – DEN 15
0-0.42-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:36
2nd & 10 · OPP 40
(4:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 10-J.Jeudy (31-J.Jones).
NE 23 – DEN 15
0-0.68-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:28
3rd & 10 · OPP 40
1st
(4:28) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-B.Johnson to NE 27 for 13 yards (3-M.Wilson) [8-J.Bentley]. DEN-69-M.McGlinchey was injured during the play.
NE 23 – DEN 15
+13+1.72+6
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:56
1st & 10 · OPP 27
(3:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to 89-B.Johnson.
NE 23 – DEN 15
0-0.42-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:51
2nd & 10 · OPP 27
Penalty
(3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 19-M.Mims [55-J.Uche]. PENALTY on DEN-73-C.Fleming, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 27 - No Play.
NE 23 – DEN 15
0-1.22-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:43
2nd & 20 · OPP 37
(3:43) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 10-J.Jeudy to NE 21 for 16 yards (27-M.Bryant).
NE 23 – DEN 15
+16+1.26+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:59
3rd & 4 · OPP 21
TD
(2:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-B.Johnson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-2-J.Mills was injured during the play.
NE 23 – DEN 21
+21+3.77+24
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:53
pass
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 33-J.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
NE 23 – DEN 23
+2+1.05+14
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 25

5 plays·-1 yds·1:03·Punt·-2.4 EPA

Q4 2:53
Kickoff
16-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
NE 23 – DEN 23
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:53
1st & 10 · NE 25
(2:53) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass incomplete short middle to 15-E.Elliott (49-A.Singleton).
NE 23 – DEN 23
0-0.46-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:48
2nd & 10 · NE 25
(2:48) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 15-E.Elliott to NE 22 for -3 yards (47-J.Jewell).
NE 23 – DEN 23
-3-0.75-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:06
3rd & 13 · NE 22
(2:06) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe scrambles right end to NE 24 for 2 yards (0-J.Cooper). Penalty on NE-68-A.Mafi, Offensive Holding, declined.
NE 23 – DEN 23
+2-0.62-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:58
4th & 11 · NE 24
Penalty
(1:58) 17-B.Baringer punts 76 yards to end zone, Center-49-J.Cardona, Touchback. PENALTY on NE-45-C.Board, Player Out of Bounds on Kick, 5 yards, enforced at NE 24 - No Play.
NE 23 – DEN 23
0-0.40·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:50
4th & 16 · NE 19
(1:50) 17-B.Baringer punts 42 yards to DEN 39, Center-49-J.Cardona, out of bounds.
NE 23 – DEN 23
0-0.14-5
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 26

DEN

4 plays·-3 yds·0:33·Punt·-1.7 EPA

Q4 1:42
1st & 10 · DEN 39
(1:42) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 25-S.Perine to DEN 36 for -3 yards (27-M.Bryant, 90-C.Barmore).
NE 23 – DEN 23
-3-0.63-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:19
2nd & 13 · DEN 36
(1:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short middle to 25-S.Perine (99-K.White).
NE 23 – DEN 23
0-0.31-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:16
3rd & 13 · DEN 36
(1:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short left to 85-L.Krull.
NE 23 – DEN 23
0-0.57-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:09
4th & 13 · DEN 36
(1:09) 9-R.Dixon punts 45 yards to NE 19, Center-48-M.Fraboni, downed by DEN-41-D.Sanders.
NE 23 – DEN 23
0-0.21-12
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 27

7 plays·43 yds·0:51·Field goal·+2.6 EPA

Q4 0:58
1st & 10 · NE 19
(:58) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott left end to NE 25 for 6 yards (49-A.Singleton; 6-P.Locke).
NE 23 – DEN 23
+6+0.09-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:52
2nd & 4 · NE 25
(:52) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott left tackle to NE 26 for 1 yard (93-D.Jones).
NE 23 – DEN 23
+1-0.26-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:47
3rd & 3 · NE 26
1st
(:47) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass deep left to 1-D.Parker to DEN 47 for 27 yards (2-P.Surtain).
NE 23 – DEN 23
+27+1.21+15
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:25
1st & 10 · OPP 47
(:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short middle to 15-E.Elliott to DEN 42 for 5 yards (49-A.Singleton).
NE 23 – DEN 23
+5-0.31+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:18
2nd & 5 · OPP 42
(:18) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short middle to 88-M.Gesicki to DEN 38 for 4 yards (31-J.Simmons).
NE 23 – DEN 23
+4+0.11+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:08
3rd & 1 · OPP 38
(:08) (No Huddle) 4-B.Zappe spiked the ball to stop the clock.
NE 23 – DEN 23
0+0.25-7
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:07
4th & 1 · OPP 38
FG
(:07) 37-C.Ryland 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
NE 26 – DEN 23
0+1.55+25
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 28

DEN

2 plays·0 yds·0:02·End of half·-0.0 EPA

Q4 0:02
Kickoff
37-C.Ryland kicks 39 yards from NE 35 to DEN 26. 84-C.Manhertz (didn't try to advance) to DEN 27 for 1 yard.
NE 26 – DEN 23
0-0.00-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:01
1st & 10 · DEN 27
(:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right (23-K.Dugger).
NE 26 – DEN 23
0-0.01-9
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:00
END GAME
NE 26 – DEN 23
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YdsEPAWP%