Boston Patriots at Denver Broncos (September 3, 1967)

Game Recap

In a week 1 clash in Denver, the Broncos pitched a 26-21 win over the Patriots. The Patriots had the lead heading into into the last quarter 21-16 when Broncos made a comeback for the victory, outscoring the Patriots 10-0.

The Broncos were guided by Steve Tensi who tossed in 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions. Al Denson finished with 131 receiving yards, 2 TDs.

For the Patriots, Babe Parilli finished with 234 yards passing, 3 touchdowns, 6 INTs. Art Graham had 84 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.

The Broncos finished with 209 total yards, 11 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots ended up with 302 total yards, 14 first downs, 7 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Denver BroncosDEN defeat Boston Patriots 26-21
• Date: Sunday, September 3, 1967
• Game Time Kickoff:
• Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 209, Turnovers: 1
• Boston Patriots Stats - Yards: 302, Turnovers: 7

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
BOS	7	0	14	0	21
DEN	7	3	6	10	26

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Babe Parilli	NWE	16-30	234	3	6	79
Steve Tensi	DEN	8-19	145	2	0	55

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Floyd Little	DEN	25	66	0	9
Jim Nance	NWE	15	53	0	7
Larry Garron	NWE	6	37	0	15
Cookie Gilchrist	DEN	10	21	0	6
Charley Mitchell	DEN	2	3	0	3
Wendell Hayes	DEN	1	2	0	2
Steve Tensi	DEN	2	0	0	1

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Al Denson	DEN	4	131	2	55
Art Graham	NWE	2	84	1	79
Gino Cappelletti	NWE	6	54	0	30
Larry Garron	NWE	4	53	1	20
Jim Whalen	NWE	2	31	0	27
Jim Nance	NWE	2	12	1	10
Charley Mitchell	DEN	1	7	0	7
Tom Beer	DEN	1	6	0	6

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DEN	40	92	0
NWE	21	90	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DEN	8-19	145	2	0	0
NWE	16-30	234	3	6	0

More Game Information On The Boston Patriots at Denver Broncos

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• Weather: 72 degrees, relative humidity 34%, wind 10 mph
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