Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked on Monday where he’d rank the Broncos’ defense.
“They’ll be the best defense that we’ve played to date, because it’s the next one,” explained Vrabel. “That’s just how this goes.”
Despite the Patriots coming off playoff wins over the Chargers and Texans, the stats bear out his assessment. By any measure, Denver’s defense is one of the best in the NFL. In the regular season, the Broncos allowed just 18.3 points per game (third), 1,548 rushing yards (second), 3.9 yards per carry (third), and 3,182 passing yards (seventh).
“They’re talented,” said Patriots center Garrett Bradbury. “They’re a veteran group. A lot of them have played a lot of football. They play well in the system. I think the coordinator does a good job getting them in spots to be successful. So, it will be a good challenge for us.”.
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