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2011 Postseason · Divisional · Gillette Stadium

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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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Patriots beat Broncos 45–10 in the Divisional round

The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 45–10 at home at Gillette Stadium in the Divisional round of the 2011 playoffs on January 14, 2012.

No other game of the 2011 playoffs was decided by as many points.

The Broncos went 8–8 in the regular season and the Patriots went 13–3. The Patriots’ run ended in the Super Bowl XLVI, a 21–17 loss to the New York Giants. The loss ended the Broncos’ season.

In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 41–23 on December 18, 2011. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 31–21 on October 7, 2012.

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 Series tied 6–6 after meeting No. 12 since 1999 Full series history

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