Patriots Set to Confront Broncos at Empower Field

As the New England Patriots prepare to face off against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Christmas Day, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent upswing. The Patriots, coming off a nail-biting victory where they edged out the Broncos 26-23, have shown a remarkable ability to rally in the second half of games. This resilience was on full display as they overturned a first-quarter deficit by scoring 20 points in the third quarter.

The Patriots' performance in recent weeks has been a mixed bag. In Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs, despite an impressive punting game and two interceptions by their defense, they fell short with a final score of 17-27. Their offense struggled to convert on third down with only a sixteen percent success rate and could only muster two touchdowns for the day.

However, there was a glimmer of hope in Week 14 when they narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-18. The offense showed signs of life with three passing touchdowns and an overall red zone efficiency of one hundred percent. Yet again though, penalties proved costly as they racked up seven for fifty-nine yards.

The most concerning game for fans would be from Week 13 when facing off against Los Angeles Chargers; New England failed to put any points on the board resulting in a disheartening shutout loss at home.

Looking ahead to Christmas Day's matchup, it's clear that consistency is key for New England. They'll need to maintain strong defensive pressure while minimizing penalties and capitalizing on scoring opportunities when they arise.

Fans can catch this highly anticipated game live on NFL Network or satellite channel 212 come December 25th at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver starting from 1:15 AM UTC (8:15 PM December 24th local time). With playoff implications potentially hanging in balance, this holiday showdown promises not just festive cheer but also high-stakes football action.