Patriots' Comeback Bid Falls Short vs. Denver

FOXBOROUGH, MA – OCTOBER 18: Shelby Harris #96 of the Denver Broncos blocks a pass by Cam Newton #1 of theTwo practices in 14 days. A minor COVID-19 outbreak. A patchwork offensive line.

These were only some of the problems the Patriots had to deal with in an 18-12 loss to the Broncos which instantly goes down as one of the ugliest games for the franchise since the turn of the century.

New England’s issues ran deeper on Sunday, however, its late comeback attempt notwithstanding. Much, much deeper.

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