Final · Kickoff
2023 Regular season · Week 16 · Empower Field at Mile High · Sunday Night
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 26–23 on the road at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 16 of the 2023 regular season on December 24, 2023. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Patriots to 4–11 and dropped the Broncos to 7–8. The Patriots finished 2023 at 4–13 and missed the playoffs. The Broncos finished 2023 at 8–9 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 18–12 on October 18, 2020. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 10–7 on January 25, 2026.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 12–10 after meeting No. 22 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
