Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 5 · Gillette Stadium
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 31–21 at home at Gillette Stadium in Week 5 of the 2012 regular season on October 7, 2012.
The result moved the Patriots to 3–2 and dropped the Broncos to 2–3. The Broncos finished 2012 at 13–3 and lost in the Divisional round. The Patriots finished 2012 at 12–4 and lost in the AFC Championship Game.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 45–10 on January 14, 2012. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 34–31 on November 24, 2013.
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 7–6 after meeting No. 13 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.
