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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Babe ParilliNWE16-302343679
Steve TensiDEN8-191452055

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Floyd LittleDEN256609
Jim NanceNWE155307
Larry GarronNWE637015
Cookie GilchristDEN102106
Charley MitchellDEN2303
Wendell HayesDEN1202
Steve TensiDEN2001

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Al DensonDEN4131255
Art GrahamNWE284179
Gino CappellettiNWE654030
Larry GarronNWE453120
Jim WhalenNWE231027
Jim NanceNWE212110
Charley MitchellDEN1707
Tom BeerDEN1606

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DEN40920
NWE21900

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DEN8-19145200
NWE16-30234360

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