Broncos Brace for Patriots Showdown at Mile High

As the Denver Broncos prepare to host the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and home-field advantage may play significant roles. The Broncos have had a mixed bag of performances leading up to this encounter, with their record standing at 7 wins and 8 losses.

In their last outing against the Detroit Lions, Denver's defense allowed a staggering 42 points. Despite accumulating two sacks and forcing two turnovers, they struggled to contain Detroit's offense. On the other side of the ball, punting was a bright spot with an average of 52 yards on five attempts. However, offensive production was lackluster as they managed only one touchdown through passing and one via rushing while turning over the ball once due to a lost fumble.

The previous week saw an improved performance from Denver against Los Angeles Chargers with a solid defensive display that included six sacks and two forced fumbles—one of which led to recovery by their own team. Offensively, they were more efficient in passing with two touchdowns contributing to their total score of 24 points.

However, consistency has been elusive for Denver as evidenced by their game against Houston Texans where they suffered three interceptions and failed on all eleven third-down conversion attempts despite securing five sacks on defense.

As we look ahead to Christmas Day's clash with New England Patriots broadcasted on NFL Network satellite channel 212 at Empower Field at Mile High scheduled for December 25th at 1:15 AM UTC, it is clear that Broncos' fans should expect resilience from their team. The venue known for its high altitude could give Denver an edge in terms of conditioning; however, it will be crucial for them to establish both offensive rhythm early on and maintain defensive solidity throughout if they wish to secure victory in front of their home crowd.