Patriots vs Broncos Week 16 2023: Final Score 26

Q: Who won the 2023 Patriots vs Broncos Week 16 game?

The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 26–23 in Week 16 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on December 24, 2023. See the Patriots' 2023 schedule.

Q: What was the final score of Patriots vs Broncos?

The final score was Patriots 26, Broncos 23. The Broncos led 7–3 at halftime, and the second half went Patriots 23, Broncos 16.

Q: What happened in the Patriots vs Broncos game?

New England erased a 7–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 23–16 after the break to win 26–23. The Patriots finished with a narrow 289–276 edge in total offense and averaged 5.2 yards per play. Russell Wilson led all players with 25 of 37 passing for 238 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 20 rushing yards. The Broncos committed 2 turnovers, the Patriots 1.

Q: What was the game-winning score in Patriots vs Broncos?

Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal with 0:02 left in the fourth quarter gave the Patriots a 26–23 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Q: Who scored the most fantasy points in Patriots vs Broncos?

Russell Wilson led the game with 23.5 PPR fantasy points, the QB7 of Week 16, on 25 of 37 passing for 238 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 20 rushing yards. Ezekiel Elliott was next with 21.0 (RB6).

Q: Who led Patriots vs Broncos in passing, rushing and receiving?

Bailey Zappe (NE) led all passers with 25 of 33 for 256 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN) led in rushing with 6 carries for 37 yards. DeMario Douglas (NE) led in receiving with 5 catches for 74 yards.

Q: How many fantasy points did Russell Wilson score against the Patriots?

Russell Wilson scored 23.5 fantasy points against the Patriots in Week 16 of the 2023 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 25 of 37 passing for 238 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 20 rushing yards.

Q: Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Broncos?

Brandon Johnson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 15.7 PPR points on 8.3 xFP (+7.4). Ezekiel Elliott fell furthest short, with 21.0 points on 25.7 xFP (−4.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Q: Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Broncos?

Ezekiel Elliott had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 25.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 21.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

Q: How did the Patriots beat the Broncos?

The Patriots beat the Broncos 26–23 because they averaged 5.2 yards per play to 4.2, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 289–276. Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

Final2023 Week 16

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, COSun, Dec 24, 2023, 8:15 PM ET

New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos, Week 16 2023

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Patriots	0	3	20	3	26
Broncos	7	0	0	16	23

NE 26DEN 23 Final

Passing leader
Bailey Zappe
NE · QB
16.4PPR pts
25/33, 256 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Ezekiel Elliott
NE · RB
21.0PPR pts
12 ATT, 27 YDS, 9 REC, 33 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Broncos leader
Russell Wilson
DEN · QB
23.5PPR pts
25/37, 238 YDS, 2 TD
Defensive playmaker
Cody Davis
NE
1 TD

Patriots 26, Broncos 23: New England rallies from 4 down at halftime

The Broncos went 4-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers.

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Key advantages

+1.0 yards/play NE 5.2 · DEN 4.2
+1 turnover margin NE 1 · DEN 2 turnovers
+13 total yards NE 289 · DEN 276

Game Highlights

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Why the Patriots Won

New England won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Patriots vs Broncos
Patriots	Stat	Broncos
5.2	Yards per play	4.2

1	Turnovers	2

289	Total yards	276

Other team stats
56	Plays	65

23%	Third-down conversion	31%

28:42	Time of possession	31:18

Scoring Summary

The Patriots scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Broncos scored three touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Patriots vs Broncos
Time	Team	Play	NE	DEN
1st quarter
5:15	DEN	Javonte Williams 3-yard TD run Takes leadWil Lutz XP	0	7
2nd quarter
13:30	NE	Chad Ryland 33-yard FG	3	7
3rd quarter
9:48	NE	Bailey Zappe → Ezekiel Elliott, 15-yard TD Takes leadXP missed	9	7
1:34	NE	Bailey Zappe → Mike Gesicki, 11-yard TD Extends leadChad Ryland XP	16	7
1:28	NE	Cody Davis 1-yard fumble return TD Extends leadChad Ryland XP	23	7
4th quarter
8:33	DEN	Russell Wilson → Lucas Krull, 3-yard TDRussell Wilson → Brandon Johnson, 2-pt conversion	23	15
2:53	DEN	Russell Wilson → Brandon Johnson, 21-yard TD Ties gameRussell Wilson → Javonte Williams, 2-pt conversion	23	23
0:02	NE	Chad Ryland 56-yard FG Game winner	26	23

Fantasy Points: Patriots vs Broncos, Week 16 2023

Fantasy leaders

Russell WilsonDENQB23.5 PTSQB7
Ezekiel ElliottNERB21.0 PTSRB6
Bailey ZappeNEQB16.4 PTSQB20
Brandon JohnsonDENWR15.7 PTSWR24

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Bailey ZappeNEQB	16.4	QB20	25/33	256	2	0	1	2	0	117.7
Russell WilsonDENQB	23.5	QB7	25/37	238	2	0	4	20	0	103.2

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Ezekiel ElliottNERB	21.0	RB6	RB	12	27	0	11	9	33	1
Brandon JohnsonDENWR	15.7	WR24	WR	—	—	—	5	3	47	1
Lucas KrullDENTE	12.8	TE11	TE	—	—	—	5	4	28	1	Start/Sit →
DeMario DouglasNEWR	12.4	WR32	WR	—	—	—	8	5	74	0	Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDENRB	10.9	RB26	RB	11	24	1	3	3	-5	0	Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB	10.7	RB27	RB	6	37	0	5	4	30	0	Start/Sit →
DeVante ParkerNEWR	10.5	WR39	WR	—	—	—	5	4	65	0
Mike GesickiNETE	9.5	TE19	TE	—	—	—	2	2	15	1	Start/Sit →
Jerry JeudyDENWR	7.4	WR59	WR	—	—	—	5	3	44	0	Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR	7.3	WR60	WR	—	—	—	4	3	63	0
Samaje PerineDENRB	6.9	RB44	RB	1	2	0	5	4	27	0	Start/Sit →
Jalen ReagorNEWR	5.3	WR73	WR	—	—	—	2	2	33	0
Pharaoh BrownNETE	4.5	TE36	TE	—	—	—	2	2	25	0
Tyquan ThorntonNEWR	3.0	WR88	WR	1	9	0	1	1	11	0	Start/Sit →
Kevin HarrisNERB	2.1	RB59	RB	7	21	0	—	—	—	—
Courtland SuttonDENWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Adam TrautmanDENTE	0.0	—	TE	—	—	—	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

New England Patriots

Snap Share

DeVante ParkerWR54 snaps93%
Jalen ReagorWR50 snaps86%
Ezekiel ElliottRB48 snaps83%
DeMario DouglasWR43 snaps74%
Mike GesickiTE38 snaps66%

Target Share31 targets

Ezekiel Elliott35%, 11 targets
DeMario Douglas26%, 8 targets
DeVante Parker16%, 5 targets
Pharaoh Brown6%, 2 targets
Mike Gesicki6%, 2 targets
Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share21 carries

Ezekiel Elliott57%, 12 carries
Kevin Harris33%, 7 carries
Bailey Zappe5%, 1 carries
Tyquan Thornton5%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

Jerry JeudyWR50 snaps72%
Brandon JohnsonWR47 snaps68%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyWR40 snaps58%
Adam TrautmanTE34 snaps49%
Marvin MimsWR30 snaps43%

Target Share34 targets

Samaje Perine15%, 5 targets
Jerry Jeudy15%, 5 targets
Lucas Krull15%, 5 targets
Brandon Johnson15%, 5 targets
Jaleel McLaughlin15%, 5 targets
Other26%, 9 targets

Carry Share22 carries

Javonte Williams50%, 11 carries
Jaleel McLaughlin27%, 6 carries
Russell Wilson18%, 4 carries
Samaje Perine5%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
DeVante ParkerNEWR	54	93%	5	16%	0
Jalen ReagorNEWR	50	86%	2	6%	0
Ezekiel ElliottNERB	48	83%	11	35%	12
DeMario DouglasNEWR	43	74%	8	26%	0
Jerry JeudyDENWR	50	72%	5	15%	0
Brandon JohnsonDENWR	47	68%	5	15%	0
Mike GesickiNETE	38	66%	2	6%	0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR	40	58%	0	0%	0
Adam TrautmanDENTE	34	49%	1	3%	0
Pharaoh BrownNETE	27	47%	2	6%	0
Marvin MimsDENWR	30	43%	4	12%	0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB	27	39%	3	9%	11
Chris ManhertzDENTE	24	35%	0	0%	0
Samaje PerineDENRB	24	35%	5	15%	1
Lucas KrullDENTE	22	32%	5	15%	0
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB	17	25%	5	15%	6
Matt SokolNETE	10	17%	0	0%	0
Kevin HarrisNERB	10	17%	0	0%	7
Courtland SuttonDENWR	9	13%	1	3%	0
Tyquan ThorntonNEWR	5	9%	1	3%	1
Kayshon BoutteNEWR	5	9%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+7.4Brandon Johnson15.7 PTS vs 8.3 xFP
Biggest underperformer−4.7Ezekiel Elliott21.0 PTS vs 25.7 xFP
Highest expected volume25.7 xFPEzekiel Elliott21.0 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Ezekiel ElliottNE · RB	21.0	25.7	−4.7	83%	57% car	—	0	12	57%	11	35%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB	23.5	18.0	+5.5	100%	37 att	—	37	4	17%	0	0%
Bailey ZappeNE · QB	16.4	14.5	+1.9	100%	33 att	—	33	1	5%	0	0%
DeMario DouglasNE · WR	12.4	13.4	−1.0	74%	26% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	26%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB	10.7	12.0	−1.3	25%	26% car	—	0	6	26%	5	14%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB	10.9	11.8	−0.9	39%	48% car	—	0	11	48%	3	9%
Samaje PerineDEN · RB	6.9	9.0	−2.1	35%	14% tgt	—	0	1	4%	5	14%
Brandon JohnsonDEN · —	15.7	8.3	+7.4	68%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	14%
DeVante ParkerNE · WR	10.5	8.3	+2.2	93%	16% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	16%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR	7.4	8.3	−0.9	72%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	14%
Lucas KrullDEN · TE	12.8	8.3	+4.5	32%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	14%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR	7.3	6.7	+0.6	43%	11% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	11%
Kevin HarrisNE · RB	2.1	4.3	−2.2	17%	33% car	—	0	7	33%	0	0%
Jalen ReagorNE · WR	5.3	3.3	+2.0	86%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Mike GesickiNE · TE	9.5	3.3	+6.2	66%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Pharaoh BrownNE · TE	4.5	3.3	+1.2	47%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Michael BurtonDEN · RB	1.4	2.3	−0.9	—	4% car	—	0	1	4%	1	3%
Tyquan ThorntonNE · WR	3.0	2.3	+0.7	9%	5% car	—	0	1	5%	1	3%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	49%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	13%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%

Team totals: Patriots 31 targets and 21 carries; Broncos 35 targets and 23 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Bailey Zappe

NE · QB · 16.4 pts on 14.5 expected

25 of 33 passing for 256 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for 2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.5 expected.

Russell Wilson Ran hot

DEN · QB · 23.5 pts on 18.0 expected

25 of 37 passing for 238 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 20 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

No interceptions after 4 in the previous four games. Best score since Week 2.

Ezekiel Elliott Volume, no payoff

NE · RB · 21.0 pts on 25.7 expected

11 targets (35% of the team's), 9 catches for 33 yards and 1 touchdown; 12 carries (57% of the team's) for 27 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 25.7 expected.

Season high in targets (11).

DeMario Douglas

NE · WR · 12.4 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 74 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

Start/Sit: DeMario Douglas →

Jaleel McLaughlin

DEN · RB · 10.7 pts on 12.0 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 30 yards; 6 carries (26% of the team's) for 37 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.0 expected.

Best score since Week 5.

Start/Sit: Jaleel McLaughlin →

Javonte Williams

DEN · RB · 10.9 pts on 11.8 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 3 catches for -5 yards; 11 carries (48% of the team's) for 24 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Brandon Johnson Ran hot

DEN · — · 15.7 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 47 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best score since Week 2.

Mike Gesicki Ran hot

NE · TE · 9.5 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Mike Gesicki →

Stock Up, Stock Down

New England Patriots

Stock up: Ezekiel Elliott played 83% of the snaps, up from a 46% season average.
Stock up: DeMario Douglas played 74% of the snaps, up from a 48% season average.
Stock up: Jalen Reagor played 86% of the snaps, up from a 38% season average.

Denver Broncos

Stock up: Brandon Johnson played 68% of the snaps, up from a 35% season average.
Stock down: Adam Trautman played 49% of the snaps, down from a 75% season average.
Stock down: Courtland Sutton played 13% of the snaps, down from a 85% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Patriots defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed to	Patriots D	Broncos D
QBs	14.6	17.6
RBs	20.9	26.6
WRs	31.7	31.6
TEs	9.0	15.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Broncos win probability

Key Swings

+21Williams 3-yd TD run50% → 71%Q1 5:15
−27Zappe → Elliott, 15-yd TD68% → 41%Q3 9:48
−29Zappe → Gesicki, 11-yd TD39% → 10%Q3 1:34
+50Wilson → Johnson, 21-yd TD<1% → 50%Q4 2:53
−50Ryland 56-yd FG50% → <1%Q4 0:02

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Patriots vs Broncos
New England Patriots	Measure	Denver Broncos
56	Plays	65
63%	Pass rate	65%
6.6	Yds / dropback	4.6
2.8	Yds / carry	3.6
3/13	Third downs	4/13

Efficiency edge New England ran 9 fewer plays but gained 2.0 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
NE Elliott 35% · Douglas 26% · Parker 16%
DEN Johnson 14% · McLaughlin 14% · Jeudy 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Patriots vs Broncos
Result	NE	DEN
Touchdowns	2	3
Field goals	2	0
Punts	7	7
Turnovers	1	2
Turnovers on downs	0	1
Missed field goals	1	1

NE turnover edge: +1

The Broncos opened the scoring on their third possession, a 5-play, 25-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.

All 28 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
NE	Q1 15:00	1	-16	0:07	Fumble
DEN	Q1 14:53	4	5	1:35	Downs
NE	Q1 13:18	3	3	1:31	Punt
DEN	Q1 11:47	3	4	1:32	Punt
NE	Q1 10:15	3	9	2:14	Punt
DEN	Q1 8:01	5	25	2:46	Touchdown
NE	Q1 5:15	13	61	6:45	Field goal
DEN	Q2 13:30	4	36	2:03	Fumble
NE	Q2 11:27	3	8	2:06	Punt
DEN	Q2 9:21	8	12	6:02	Punt
NE	Q2 3:19	7	34	2:46	Missed FG
DEN	Q2 0:33	5	24	0:33	Missed FG
DEN	Q3 15:00	3	0	2:16	Punt
NE	Q3 12:44	5	70	2:56	Touchdown
DEN	Q3 9:48	4	5	2:08	Punt
NE	Q3 7:40	3	4	1:36	Punt
DEN	Q3 6:04	3	-12	1:36	Punt
NE	Q3 4:28	5	42	2:54	Touchdown
DEN	Q3 1:34	0	0	0:06	Fumble
DEN	Q3 1:28	3	-8	1:37	Punt
NE	Q4 14:51	3	4	1:40	Punt
DEN	Q4 13:11	9	83	4:38	Touchdown
NE	Q4 8:33	3	8	2:00	Punt
DEN	Q4 6:33	11	78	3:40	Touchdown
NE	Q4 2:53	3	-6	1:11	Punt
DEN	Q4 1:42	3	-3	0:44	Punt
NE	Q4 0:58	7	43	0:56	Field goal
DEN	Q4 0:02	1	0	0:02	End of game

About these numbers

The Patriots' fumble touchdown is counted as a Broncos lost fumble, not as a Patriots possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Patriots vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The Patriots and Broncos first met in 1960 and have played 56 times since.

All-time series: 31–25Broncos lead, 56 meetings since 1960
Postseason: 4–2Split 4–2
Largest Patriots win: 45–102011
Largest Broncos win: 45–101979

Since 2021

2–0 Patriots lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. P = Patriots win, B = Broncos win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

Week 17 Broncos at Patriots Sun, Jan 3, 2027 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2025 Conference Championship Patriots at Broncos, 2025 Conference Championship recap Sun, Jan 25, 2026 NE 10 DEN 7 NE W
2023 Wk 16 Patriots at Broncos Sun, Dec 24, 2023 NE 26 DEN 23 NE W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Patriots vs Broncos
Patriots	Stat	Broncos
4-13	Record	8-9

13.9	Points per game	21.0

276.2	Yards per game	298.4

4.6	Yards per play	5.0

21.5	Points allowed per game	24.3

301.6	Yards allowed per game	370.8

Patriots vs Broncos Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 17 in New England. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Patriots vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Patriots vs Broncos Week 16 game?

The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 26–23 in Week 16 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on December 24, 2023. See the Patriots' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Patriots vs Broncos?

The final score was Patriots 26, Broncos 23. The Broncos led 7–3 at halftime, and the second half went Patriots 23, Broncos 16.

What happened in the Patriots vs Broncos game?

New England erased a 7–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 23–16 after the break to win 26–23. The Patriots finished with a narrow 289–276 edge in total offense and averaged 5.2 yards per play. Russell Wilson led all players with 25 of 37 passing for 238 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 20 rushing yards. The Broncos committed 2 turnovers, the Patriots 1.

What was the game-winning score in Patriots vs Broncos?

Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal with 0:02 left in the fourth quarter gave the Patriots a 26–23 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Patriots vs Broncos?

Russell Wilson led the game with 23.5 PPR fantasy points, the QB7 of Week 16, on 25 of 37 passing for 238 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 20 rushing yards. Ezekiel Elliott was next with 21.0 (RB6).

Who led Patriots vs Broncos in passing, rushing and receiving?

Bailey Zappe (NE) led all passers with 25 of 33 for 256 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN) led in rushing with 6 carries for 37 yards. DeMario Douglas (NE) led in receiving with 5 catches for 74 yards.

How many fantasy points did Russell Wilson score against the Patriots?

Russell Wilson scored 23.5 fantasy points against the Patriots in Week 16 of the 2023 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 25 of 37 passing for 238 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 20 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Broncos?

Brandon Johnson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 15.7 PPR points on 8.3 xFP (+7.4). Ezekiel Elliott fell furthest short, with 21.0 points on 25.7 xFP (−4.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Broncos?

Ezekiel Elliott had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 25.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 21.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Patriots beat the Broncos?

The Patriots beat the Broncos 26–23 because they averaged 5.2 yards per play to 4.2, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 289–276. Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Patriots vs Broncos?

The Patriots won the turnover battle 2–1: the Broncos gave the ball away 2 times and the Patriots 1 time. The Patriots won the game.

What was the turning point of Patriots vs Broncos?

Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal with 0:02 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Broncos' win probability from 50% to <1%.

What is the all-time Patriots vs Broncos record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 31–25 across 56 meetings since 1960, including a 4–2 record in the postseason.

When did the Patriots and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 16 of 2023, they last met in the 2020 season on October 18, 2020, when the Broncos beat the Patriots 18–12.

Have the Patriots and Broncos met in the playoffs?

Yes, 6 times, most recently in the 2025 playoffs. The Patriots are 2–4 against the Broncos in the postseason.