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The Denver Broncos had perhaps the easiest possible assignment to keep pace in the AFC playoff picture on Sunday.

They blew it.

Facing a 3-11 New England Patriots team that entered the week ranked last in the NFL in points scored, the Broncos stumbled their way into a 26-23 loss to all but dash their dark-horse playoff hopes.