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Instant Reactions: Broncos stunned by Patriots on Christmas Eve

You can kiss the playoffs goodbye, Broncos Country. That dream is officially over.

The Denver Broncos were defeated by the New England Patriots tonight on Christmas Eve 26-23 on a last second 56-yard field goal by Chad Ryland.

Hopefully you are all getting something better for Christmas than the performance we say tonight. Here are some takeaways from today’s game and some other thoughts relative to the Broncos.

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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 25, 2023

Different game, same old story on offense—despite fourth quarter heroics

In order for the Broncos to win this game the offense needed to come out fast and play well.