Not even Santa Claus could save the New England Patriots from a historically bad season, but he might be able to help them get their fourth win in Sunday’s Christmas Eve tilt against the Denver Broncos.
However, the Patriots won’t be the only team with the Christmas wish of winning their primetime Week 16 matchup.
The Broncos are barely hanging on by a thread with their playoff hopes nearly dead in the water. So this is clearly a must-win game for them at home. They got blown out last week by the Detroit Lions, and there will be plenty of motivation for them to knock off a Patriots team that is amongst the worst in the league.
Coach Sean Payton has them playing like a well-oiled machine. They don’t make a bunch of mistakes, and so far, they’ve stuck well to his script. But their defense is vulnerable against the run, and even with Rhamondre Stevenson, the Patriots have two capable gashers in Ezekiel Elliott and Kevin Harris.
Will the banged-up offensive line hold up its end for New England? The answer to that question could mean the difference between a win and a loss on Sunday.
