Patriots Stock Watch: Here's who stood out and struggled in gritty win over Broncos
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Patriots Stock Watch: Here's who stood out and struggled in gritty win over Broncos
"New England Patriots Christian Gonzalez sealed the win with an interception, and Drake Maye made enough plays with his legs. The Patriots won a rock fight in Denver, outlasting the Broncos 10-7 and clinching a berth in the Super Bowl. New England gave up an early score in the first quarter, but held Jarrett Stidham and the Broncos' offense scoreless the rest of the way."
"In a game featuring two strong defenses, snowy, windy conditions put points at a premium. Christian Elliss set the Patriots up for their first score, giving New England the ball in the red zone after Elijah Ponder recovered a fumble on a backwards pass. Christian Gonzalez sealed the deal with an interception right before the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter."
"Gonzalez got burned for an early explosive play, a 52-yard completion to Marvin Mims from Jarrett Stidham. Christian Barmore However, he was stellar the rest of the game, registering a sack, a tackle for loss, six total tackles, and the game-sealing interception. Mims was the only Broncos receiver with more than 22 years. New England's secondary was excellent, and Gonzalez was a big part of it."
The Patriots defeated the Broncos 10-7 in snowy, windy conditions, advancing as AFC champions. New England surrendered an early score but held Denver scoreless afterward. Christian Gonzalez intercepted a pass just before the two-minute warning to seal the victory. Christian Elliss set up the Patriots' first score after Elijah Ponder recovered a fumble on a backwards pass. Drake Maye produced significant rushing gains but struggled as a passer, completing fewer than half his throws and nearly throwing an early interception. Christian Barmore pressured the middle, recording a sack, tackle for loss and six total tackles, while the Patriots' front seven limited the Broncos to 3.3 yards per carry and Mack Hollins led New England receivers with 51 yards.
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