DENVER -- A look at the New England Patriots players who were “up” and those who were “down” in Sunday’s 20-18 loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game:
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Jonathan Freeny -- Linebacker’s awareness to scoop up a loose football in the first quarter on what was initially ruled an incomplete pass but was later overturned on replay and ruled a fumble helped set up the Patriots’ first touchdown. The play came deep in Broncos territory and the Patriots needed only two plays on offense to capitalize.