Start your Monday morning off on the right foot by reading through the six most frustrating aspects of the New England Patriots’ loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
4. Lack of a running game
The Patriots’ inability to sustain any type of success on the ground greatly hindered their chances of winning on Sunday afternoon.
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Somehow, Tom Brady actually led the team with 13 rushing yards, highlighted by an 11-yard scramble. Brandon Bolden, James White and Steven Jackson combined for a measly 31 yards on 14 carries.