Key moments and takeaways:
– Denver struck first: Jarrett Stidham (in for Bo Nix) found Courtland Sutton for a 6-yard TD to grab a 7-0 lead 📊.
– It stayed tight at 7-7 until the 3rd quarter, when New England broke the deadlock with a 23-yard field goal from Andy Borregales on the opening possession of the period 🔥.
– Shortly after, a brutal winter storm rolled in and snuffed out any more scoring in the second half, turning the game into a gritty, defensive battle 🏈.
– Drake Maye didn’t light up the stat sheet (10-of-21 for 86 yards) and didn’t throw a TD, but he did rush for a 6-yard score in the 2nd quarter to tie the game and avoid costly mistakes 🏈📊.
– The Patriots’ defense clamped down after Denver’s early score, sealing the win and sending New England back to the Super Bowl.
Note-worthy moment off the field: a massive Massachusetts storm dumped heavy snow, leading the Patriots to stay in Denver overnight and delaying their return home 🏈🔥.
