Patriots Broncos game

         This thriller might have topped the Patriots Saints thriller in week 6. (see http://www.jacksonabele.blogspot.com/2013/10/best-game-of-year.html)The 9-1 Broncos took on the 7-3 Patriots, but with these two teams, records cant determine anything. Peyton Manning and Tom Brady have had a huge rivalry for the last 12 years, and this game definitely showed how close that rivalry is.

          In the first quarter, Tom Brady and the Patriots looked like they just wouldn't be able to take down the Broncos. Steven Ridley fumbled, and the rest of the team just couldn't get the ball into the end zone, being completely shut down in the first quarter.

          I guess Bill Belichek made a good talk at half time, because the Patriots came out very strong.

          The game changer was when Tom Brady was finally able to get the ball into the end zone on a great catch by all around player Julian Edelman, making it 24-7 Broncos.

Julian Edelman

          The Patriots then rallied in the second half with three touchdowns; a run from LaGarrent Blount, and throws to Rob Gronkowski and another catch by Julian Edelman.

          With three minutes left in the game, the Patriots had the lead 31-24. Peyton looked pretty bad at the moment, blowing a 24 point lead. But he was able to send it into overtime with a throw to Damaryius Thomas.

          In overtime, the Broncos won the coin toss, but couldnt drive up the field for a touchdown, and Steven Gostowski hit the game winning field goal for the Patriots win, 34-31.