After a big loss to the Lions last week, the Broncos’ playoff hopes are razor thin entering Week 16. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High.
Live updates
Pre-game updates
Scouting report (9 a.m.): Check out how the Broncos match up with the Patriots in Ryan McFadden’s scouting report.
Game predictions
Parker Gabriel, beat writer: Broncos 27, Patriots 17
It may not feel like a comfortable, two-score victory all the way through. But Denver wants to make the playoffs and New England wants a shiny, new quarterback at the top of the 2024 draft.