They're very well coached. [Belichick has] been consistent that way for so long. [Wednesday night], we do third down. Is Sutton going to be taken out of third down in some way? ' [New Orleans] went there one year. This was when [Saints tight end] Jimmy Graham was really having a breakout-type season, and there goes [former Patriots and Broncos cornerback] Aqib Talib everywhere Jimmy was, jamming him at the line of scrimmage. We're at halftime and Jimmy doesn't have a catch yet, and now you are out of your rhythm.
"[Belichick is] just really good at taking away some things that you want to do or making you play left-handed, if you will. It's always something different, relative to what he sees on film and what he feels like he has to do vs. this offense. That's one of the challenges. " Sutton said he'll still prepare as if he will receive targets, and Payton acknowledged later in the week there are ways to get the primary receiver involved even if he faces a double-team. Still, Denver may need other options like Jerry Jeudy, Marvin Mims Jr., Adam Trautman and others to step up in the passing game.
Game Preview: Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots | Week 16DENVER — The Broncos know what's at stake. As they enter the final three-game stretch of the season, the Broncos (7-7) know they must finish 3-0 to have a realistic shot at their first postseason berth since winning Super Bowl 50. That journey begins on Christmas Eve, as Denver welcomes the New England Patriots (3-11) to Empower Field at Mile High for a critical Week 16 showdown. "You can only focus on the things you can control, and it's obviously getting ready to play New England and that's it, " Head Coach Sean Payton said Monday. "Focus on getting this next win, because that's really all that matters. It's going to take three wins, but it starts with this week.
" On Friday, Payton said he thought the Broncos "had a good week, " and he acknowledged the Broncos are "playing for a lot" as the Patriots head to Denver for the first time since Tom Brady quarterbacked the team. As Denver looks to grab a critical win against Patriots head coach Bill Belichick's group, here's a look at a question for the Broncos to answer, a matchup to watch and a stat to know. ONE BIG QUESTION: Can Denver's defense get back on track? The Broncos allowed just 15. 6 points per game during a 6-1 stretch from Weeks 7-14 before hitting a speed bump against the Lions.
Patriots vs. Broncos Week 16: How to Watch, Betting Odds 9 hours ago — The New England Patriots play the Denver Broncos Sunday night, hoping to avoid coach Bill Belichick's first 12-loss season.
Broncos vs Patriots live stream: How to watch the NFL 6 hours ago — may earn a commission. The New England Patriots will take on the Denver Broncos at the Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, today.
