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Instant analysis from Patriots’ 26-23 win over Broncos

The chance to play spoiler was there on Christmas Eve. It was taken.

The hung on to defeat the by a score of 26-23 at Empower Field, where a field goal went through from 56 yards away and a comeback went with it.

Here’s an initial glance back on Sunday night as head coach Bill Belichick’s side moves forward with a 4-11 record.

Aiming for a full game, Zappe delivers

Bailey Zappe acknowledged it had been a tale of two halves in recent weeks. Against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs, he posted 134.