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Broncos at Patriots: Gameday Coverage

January 14th, 2012 - 9:27pm by Max HensonOther posts by

BRONCOS AT PATRIOTS:

We’re here at Gillette Stadium as the Broncos get set to face the Patriots tonight in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

A few players have taken the field for warmpus and as we inch closer to kickoff.

Temperatures are currently in the low 30s but they are expected to drop into single digits later in the night.

Stay tuned as we keep you updated with all the latest info.

BRONCOS MOBILE APP: For those of you who follow the action on your smartphone, there’s a brand new — free — official Broncos mobile app. For more information on the app, check out this blog. On your smartphone, visit BroncosMobile.com to download it. The app is now available for Blackberry, in addition to Android and iPhone platforms.

BRONCOS AT PATRIOTS GAMECENTER: For play-by-play action and up-to-the-minute stats, check out the DenverBroncos.com Gamecenter. We’ll keep you updated here with scoring plays, drive recaps and all the fun bits and pieces you can’t get from looking at a box score.

BRONCOS ON TWITTER: Another option is to follow the @Denver_Broncos Twitter account. There are constant updates on there throughout the game. You don’t have to be on Twitter to read the posts, but if you are, you should follow the account for news throughout the week as well.

SERIES HISTORY: BRONCOS VS. PATRIOTS: As we gear up to gametime, we’re going to post some stories from earlier in the week to get you all primed and ready for the Divisional Round matchup. Firstly, take a look at the series history between the two teams. This will be the 45th time the teams meet, with the Broncos owning a 27-17 advantage.

BRONCOS SIGN LONG SNAPPER: With Lonnie Paxton unavailable, the Broncos signed veteran long snapper David Binn.

TEBOW GETS READY FOR ROUND TWO: As the Broncos prepare to face the Patriots for the second time this season, Tim Tebow discusses what Denver needs to do differently to come out with a win.

PATRIOTS NOT SURPRISED TO FACE BRONCOS: New England Head Coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady talk about the matchup with Denver.

INACTIVES: Check out the inactive list for both the Broncos and Patriots.

GAME PREVIEW: Check out a preview of today’s Divisional Round game between the Broncos and Patriots in New England.

PREGAME PHOTOS: Take a look at photos from the Broncos warmup session.

CAPTAINS AND STARTERS: Check out the Broncos captains and starting lineup for today’s game.

PATRIOTS STRIKE FIRST: A 7-yard TD catch by Wes Welker has given New England an early 7-0 lead.

PATRIOTS DOUBLE LEAD: Tom Brady hit Rob Gronkowski for a 10-yard score to give New England a 14-0 lead.

BRONCOS ANSWER AFTER CARTER INT: Quinton Carter intercepted Tom Brady, setting up a 5-yard TD run by Willis McGahee to cut into the New England lead.

INJURY UPDATE: Denver safety David Bruton has a concussion and is out. DT Brodrick Bunkley is questionable to return with a neck injury.

GRONKOWSKI EXTENDS N.E. LEAD: Rob Gronkowski reeled in a 12-yard TD catch and the Patriots now lead Denver 21-7.

BRADY HITS BRANCH FOR TD: Tom Brady tossed a 61-yard touchdown pass to Deion Branch, giving New England a 28-7 lead.

GRONKOWSKI ADDS ANOTHER TD BEFORE HALF: A third touchdown catch for Rob Gronkowski has given the Patriots a 35-7 advantage at halftime.

BRADY FINDS HERNANDEZ FOR TD: Patriots lead 42-7 after 17-yard TD catch by Aaron Hernandez.

BRONCOS TACK ON FIELD GOAL: Matt Prater connected on a 41-yard field goal late in the third quarter.

PATRIOTS KNOCK OUT BRONCOS: Denver’s season comes to an end with a 45-10 loss to the Patriots.

Patriots Knock Out Broncos

January 14th, 2012 - 9:26pm by Max HensonOther posts by

The Denver Broncos have been knocked out of the postseason by the Patriots in New England.

After a 5-yard Willis McGahee touchdown run brought the Broncos within seven in the second quarter, the Patriots scored 28 unanswered points and ultimatley captured a 45-10 victory.

New England qaurterback Tom Brady tossed six touchdown passes — three of which went to tight end Rob Gronkowski — and with the win, the Patriots advance to the AFC Championship game to face the winner of the Ravens-Texans game.

Broncos Tack On Field Goal

January 14th, 2012 - 8:44pm by Max HensonOther posts by

Matt Prater hit a 41-yard field goal to put the Broncos on the board in the second half.

Denver now trails 42-10 after the 14-play, 58-yard scoring drive. Prater’s conversion comes after Brodrick Bunkley forced a fumble by Patriots running back Stevan Ridley that Marcus Thomas recovered for Denver.

2:14 remains in the third quarter of play.

Brady Finds Hernandez for TD

January 14th, 2012 - 8:18pm by Max HensonOther posts by

New England tight end Aaron Hernandez caught a 17-yard touchdown pass at the 11:46 mark of the third quarter and the Patriots now lead 42-7.

Denver went three-and-out on the opening drive of the second half. The Patriots took over and drove down 44 yards to score in four plays.

Gronkowski Adds Another TD Before Half

January 14th, 2012 - 7:48pm by Max HensonOther posts by

Rob Gronkowski caught a 19-yard touchdown with five seconds left before halftime to give New England a 35-7 lead.

Gronkowski’s third touchdown of the game came on the fifth play of a 58-yard drive that started with 1:09 left in the second quarter.

The Patriots took their 35-7 lead into the halftime.

Brady Hits Branch For TD

January 14th, 2012 - 7:38pm by Max HensonOther posts by

Tom Brady tossed a 61-yard touchdown pass to Deion Branch, giving New England a 28-7 lead with 1:57 to go in the first half.

Brady’s deep touchdown pass was the second play of the drive and his fourth of the game.

Denver now takes over possession with two timeouts, looking to answer before halftime.

Gronkowski Extends New England Lead

January 14th, 2012 - 7:20pm by Max HensonOther posts by

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reeled in his second touchdown catch of the night, and New England now leads 21-7.

Tom Brady found Gronkowski for the 12-yard score on third-and-three to cap off an eight-play, 52-yard drive. 7:49 remains in the second quarter.

Broncos Answer After Carter INT

January 14th, 2012 - 6:59pm by Max HensonOther posts by

The Broncos turned a Tom Brady interception into points to get back in the game.

After rookie safety Quinton Carter picked off Brady and returned the interception to the New England 24-yard line, Willis McGahee stormed into the end zone four plays later for a 5-yard score six seconds into the second quarter.

McGahee now has rushed seven times for 51 yards and one touchdown.

Carter is just the ninth rookie in the Super Bowl era to record interceptions in consecutive playoff games.

To listen to Carter’s interception, click here. Audio courtesy of 850 KOA.

Patriots Double Lead

January 14th, 2012 - 6:42pm by Max HensonOther posts by

Rob Gronkowski capped off a 7-play 59-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown catch to give the Patriots a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.

The New England score comes after the Patriots defense forced and recovered a Tim Tebow fumble.

Tom Brady was 4-for-4 on the ensuing scoring drive.

Patriots Strike First

January 14th, 2012 - 6:25pm by Max HensonOther posts by

The Patriots took the game’s first lead five plays into the game.

Tom Brady connected with Wes Welker for a 7-yard touchdown to give New England a 7-0 lead.

A 43-yard run from tight end Aaron Hernandez set the Patriots up deep in Denver territory. Brady was 3-for-3 on the drive.