DENVER -- With special teams playing a huge factor in the New England Patriots building an early lead over the Denver Broncos -- with Dion Lewis' 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, a recovery of a muffed punt leading to a touchdown, and Rex Burkhead's blocked punt helping lead to a field goal -- here is a look at which players comprise the club's core four units:
Punt return/rush: Matthew Slater, Jonathan Jones, Patrick Chung, Johnson Bademosi, Trevor Reilly, Brandon King, Rex Burkhead, Brandon Bolden.