The Patriots are 2-8 over their last 10 games.
The Patriots have lost 6 of their last 7 games, they have also lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
The Broncos have won 6 of their last 8 games, and they have also won their last 4 games at home.
According to oddsmakers, the Broncos are 7.5 point favorites. The over/under is currently 35.5. The Patriots are 2-8-0 against the spread.
The Patriots are guided by Bailey Zappe who has thrown for 719 yards, 4 td passes with 4 picks this season.
The Broncos are led by Russell Wilson who has thrown for 2,832 yards, 24 td passes with 8 interceptions this year.
The Patriots are in last place in the AFC East while the Broncos are in 2nd in the AFC West.
Russell Wilson is 3-0 against the Patriots as a starter. In their most recent primetime games, the Patriots have a 3-7 record.
The Patriots rank among the the lowest in offense currently in the NFL.The Broncos are ranked among the worst in total team defense in the NFL.
The Patriots enter off a defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs 27-17, and the Broncos come into the game off a setback to the Detroit Lions 42-17.
Next week the Patriots travel to the the Buffalo Bills; the Broncos travel to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Game Details
• Matchup: New England Patriots (NE) at Denver Broncos (DEN)
• Date: December 24, 2023
• Time: 8:15PM ET
• Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
• TV: NFL NET
• Empower Field at Mile High Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 29F; 51% humidity; wind: NE 4 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | DEN | NE | DEN | ||
| Record | 3-11 | 7-7 | 2-8 | 6-4 | |
| Home Record | 1-7 | 4-3 | 1-5 | 4-1 | |
| Away Record | 2-4 | 3-4 | 1-3 | 2-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 13.3 | 21.7 | 13.1 | 20.4 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 21.4 | 25.1 | 20.2 | 20.1 | |
| Point Differential | -113 | -47 | -71 | +3 | |
| Yards/Game | 285.3 | 299.8 | 271.3 | 286.4 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 308.3 | 382.4 | 312.8 | 350.8 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 172.6 | 171.8 | 171.0 | 166.8 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 205.3 | 214.1 | 234.3 | 215.6 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 94.6 | 105.8 | 100.3 | 119.6 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 76.1 | 134.7 | 78.5 | 135.3 | |
| First Downs/Game | 15.5 | 16.6 | 15.3 | 17.3 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 16.6 | 19.4 | 18.1 | 19.4 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 32.0 | 35.9 | 28.5 | 36.4 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 35.8 | 32.0 | 38.0 | 29.3 | |
| Turnover Margin | -8 | +5 | -3 | +7 | |
| Total Games | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | |
New England Patriots 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Bailey Zappe | 74-123 | 719 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Rhamondre Stevenson | 156 | 619 | 4 | 64 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Demario Douglas | 39 | 443 | 0 | 42 |
Denver Broncos 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Russell Wilson | 272-410 | 2,832 | 24 | 8 | 40 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Javonte Williams | 182 | 677 | 1 | 21 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Courtland Sutton | 58 | 770 | 10 | 46 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18-Oct-20 | 1:00PM | Denver Broncos d. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | 18-12 |
| Sun 12-Nov-17 | 8:30PM | New England Patriots d. DENVER BRONCOS | 41-16 |
| Sun 18-Dec-16 | 4:25PM | New England Patriots d. DENVER BRONCOS | 16-3 |
| Sun 29-Nov-15 | 8:30PM | DENVER BRONCOS d. New England Patriots | 30-24 |
| Sun 02-Nov-14 | 4:25PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Denver Broncos | 43-21 |
| Sun 24-Nov-13 | 8:30PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Denver Broncos | 34-31 |
| Sun 07-Oct-12 | 4:25PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Denver Broncos | 31-21 |
| Sun 18-Dec-11 | 4:16PM | New England Patriots d. DENVER BRONCOS | 41-23 |
| Sun 11-Oct-09 | 4:16PM | DENVER BRONCOS d. New England Patriots | 20-17 |
| Mon 20-Oct-08 | 8:40PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Denver Broncos | 41-7 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| NE | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 7-3 | 3-7 |
| Home Record | 4-1 | 2-3 |
| Away Record | 3-2 | 1-4 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Zappe | 139-215 | 64.7% | 1,500 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 0-0 (0) |
| Russell Wilson | 3643-5628 | 64.7% | 43,415 | 332 | 106 | 522 | 9-7 (16) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Bailey Zappe W-L last 20 games as a starter: 3-2
• Bailey Zappe last 20 games vs. Denver Broncos: 0-0
• Russell Wilson W-L last 20 games as a starter: 8-12
• Russell Wilson last 20 games vs. New England Patriots: 3-0
Player Trends
• Russell Wilson has 18 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Russell Wilson has 4 straight games with a turnover
• Courtland Sutton has 6 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
Primetime Night Game Stats and Trends
• In their 10 last night games, the New England Patriots are 3-7
• Recently, the New England Patriots are 3-3 on the road at night
• New England Patriots QB Bailey Zappe is 1-0 as a starter at night
• In their 10 last night games, the Denver Broncos are 4-6
• Recently, the Denver Broncos are 0-4 at home at night
• Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson is 34-16 as a starter at night
Game Injuries
New England Patriots: Rhamondre Stevenson (RB) Ankle – Out; Hunter Henry (TE) Knee – Out; Trent Brown (OT) Hand – Questionable; Ja’Whaun Bentley (LB) Knee – Questionable; Anfernee Jennings (LB) Illness – Questionable; Jahlani Tavai (LB) Ankle – Questionable; Jonathan Jones (CB) Knee – Questionable; Jabrill Peppers (S) Hamstring – Out; Christian Barmore (DT) Shoulder – Questionable; JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR) Ankle – Out; Matthew Slater (WR) Hamstring – Questionable
Denver Broncos: Nik Bonitto (LB) Knee – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Denver Broncos
• Spread: 7.5
• Over/Under: 35.5
Betting Trends
| New England Patriots | Denver Broncos | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 1-4-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 2-8-0 | 5-5-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 5-4-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 2-7-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 2-7-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 2-8-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 3-7-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• New England Patriots:
• Denver Broncos: +12500
Patriots vs. Broncos Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Denver Broncos d. New England Patriots 22-14
• GFA Model: Denver Broncos d. New England Patriots 27-20