nfl Game Recap
Recap - Patriots Defeat Denver 26-23
Bailey Zappe passed for 2 TDs and 256 yards in leading New England to a 26-23 win over Denver on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High.
New England was an underdog by +7.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 37.5.
Bailey Zappe completed 25 of 33 pass attempts for 256 yards and 2 TDs for the Patriots in the win.
Jaleel McLaughlin rushed for 37 yards for Denver, while Javonte Williams added 24 yards. Russell Wilson threw for 238 yards for the Broncos, while receivers Marvin Mims Jr. and Brandon Johnson had 63 and 47 yards respectively.
Denver lost the offensive yardage battle to New England 289-276 yards in Sunday's game. Denver had more first downs as that total ended up 19-12.
Denver led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:18-28:42 split in that important category.
Next game, New England takes its act on the road to face Buffalo looking for another win. For Denver, they head home to face Los Angeles.