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Patriots vs.
Broncos
New England hosts Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium. Here’s what to know before kickoff.
Sunday, January 3, 2027
Home matchupNEVSDEN
NEVSDEN12:00 AM ET
Gillette Stadium
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WhenSun, Jan 3 · 12:00 AM ET
WhereGillette Stadium
OpponentDenver Broncos
Denver BroncosContextNFL
The game in 60 seconds
New England hosts Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium. Kickoff is 12:00 AM ET. Next up: vs. Miami Dolphins on January 10.
The question to watch
How do the Patriots match up with Broncos at kickoff?
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A look at Denver Broncos
New England hosts Denver Broncos. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
At the stadium
The clubs meet at Gillette Stadium.
Season so far
| DEN | NE | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 20.6 | 22.9 |
| Total Yards | 276.4 | 383.4 |
| Yards Passing | 181.6 | 261.4 |
| Yards Rushing | 94.9 | 122.0 |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 20.1 | 20.4 |
| Yards Allowed | 369.3 | 334.3 |
Leaders
- NE · Passing YardsDrake Maye · 141/214, 1,784 YDS, 13 TD, 8 INT
- NE · Rushing YardsRhamondre Stevenson · 77 CAR, 285 YDS, 2 TD
- NE · Receiving YardsHunter Henry · 26 REC, 296 YDS, 2 TD
- NE · SacksElijah Ponder · 5.5
- NE · TacklesChristian Elliss · 51
- DEN · Passing YardsBo Nix · 129/218, 1,271 YDS, 7 TD, 3 INT
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