The Denver Broncos (7-7) host the New England Patriots (3-11) at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
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Broncos vs. Patriots Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, December 24, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: NFL Network
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
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Broncos Stats & Insights
- With 382.4 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks third-worst in the NFL, the Broncos have had to lean on their 25th-ranked offense (299.8 yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- The Broncos have the 16th-ranked scoring offense this season (21.7 points per game), and they’ve been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking third-worst with 25.1 points allowed per game.
- The Broncos are putting up 187.1 passing yards per game on offense (25th in the NFL), and they rank 23rd on defense with 235.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- With 146.9 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks worst in the NFL, the Broncos have been forced to ask their 14th-ranked running game (112.7 rushing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- On defense, the Broncos have been a top-five unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking second-best by surrendering a 33.3% third-down conversion rate. They rank 20th on offense (37.1% third-down percentage).
- The Broncos own the 20th-ranked offense in terms of yards per play this season (5.3), and they’ve been less effective on defense, ranking second-worst with 6.3 yards per play allowed.
- The Broncos have forced 24 total turnovers (third in NFL) this season and have turned it over 19 times (16th in NFL) for a turnover margin of +5, eighth-ranked in the NFL.
Patriots Stats & Insights
- The Patriots have been sputtering offensively, ranking fifth-worst with 285.3 total yards per game. They have been more effective on defense, giving up 308.3 total yards per contest (eighth-ranked).
- The Patriots’ offense has been bottom-five this season, compiling 13.3 points per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. On defense, they rank 16th with 21.4 points allowed per contest.
- The Patriots are compiling 186.9 passing yards per contest on offense this season (26th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 223.4 passing yards per contest (16th-ranked) on defense.
- The Patriots rank 24th in the NFL with 98.4 rushing yards per contest, but they’ve been led by their defense, which ranks second-best by giving up just 84.9 rushing yards per contest.
- The Patriots’ offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking fourth-worst in the NFL with a 31.9% third-down conversion rate. They have been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, allowing a 37.1% third-down rate (12th-ranked).
- While the Patriots’ offense has been stuck in neutral in terms of yards per play, ranking fifth-worst at 4.9, their defense is fourth-best with just 5 yards conceded per play.
- The Broncos have forced two more turnovers this season (24) than the Patriots have committed (22).
Broncos vs. Patriots Stats Comparison
Broncos | Patriots | |
---|---|---|
Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 299.8 (25) | 285.3 (28) |
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 382.4 (30) | 308.3 (8) |
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 112.7 (14) | 98.4 (24) |
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 187.1 (25) | 186.9 (26) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 19 (16) | 22 (24) |
Takeaways (Rank) | 24 (3) | 14 (29) |
Recent Betting Trends
Denver Broncos
- Denver has covered the spread once, and is 1-2 overall, in its last three contests.
- In its past three games, Denver has gone over the total once.
- The Broncos have averaged a total of 47.0 combined points over their last three games, 12.5 greater than this matchup’s over/under of 34.5.
New England Patriots
- In their past three contests, the Patriots have one win against the spread, and are 1-2 overall.
- In the Patriots’ past three contests, they have gone over the total twice.
- The Patriots and their opponents have combined to score an average of 36.3 combined points in their last three games, 1.8 more than the 34.5 over/under in this matchup.
Broncos Injuries
Broncos Injuries: No Injuries Listed
New England Patriots Injuries
Patriots Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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