FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots visit the Denver Broncos for the first time since their AFC Championship Game loss that left quarterback Tom Brady battered after absorbing an eye-opening 17 hits, and there's strong evidence to believe this trip could end with a more favorable result for them.
It can be summed up in four words.
Much. Improved. Running. Game.
The Patriots were a one-dimensional offense by the end of last year, the season-ending injuries to running backs LeGarrette Blount and Dion Lewis leaving them with Steven Jackson, James White and Brandon Bolden as their top running back options.