HOLIDAY CLASSIC Game #15 NE Patriots vs Denver Broncos Sunday, December 24, 2023 8:00 PM (NFLN)

[BigKen]

Under normal circumstances this game would have been flexed out by The Cowboys at the Dolphins for a maximum interest game. But,, it's Christmas eve night and no one wants to be anywhere but home. So will tye Patriots be playing Sant Clauis and leaving a gift under the tree at Mile High? Or will they be the Grinch who stole Christmas and eliminate the Broncos from the NFL Playoffs?

Ho Ho Ho................

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Under normal circumstances this game would have been flexed out by The Cowboys at the Dolphins for a maximum interest game. But,, it's Christmas eve night and no one wants to be anywhere but home. So will tye Patriots be playing Sant Clauis and leaving a gift under the tree at Mile High? Or will they be the Grinch who stole Christmas and eliminate the Broncos from the NFL Playoffs?

Ho Ho Ho................

I'm rooting for the Panthers....

 

[Southieinnc]

Under normal circumstances this game would have been flexed out by The Cowboys at the Dolphins for a maximum interest game. But,, it's Christmas eve night and no one wants to be anywhere but home. So will tye Patriots be playing Sant Clauis and leaving a gift under the tree at Mile High? Or will they be the Grinch who stole Christmas and eliminate the Broncos from the NFL Playoffs?

Ho Ho Ho................

Patriots historically have not played well ay Mile High.
Broncos have a better overall record against the Pats - even with 20 years of Brady......

 

[sharkymcwrath]

Patriots historically have not played well ay Mile High.
Broncos have a better overall record against the Pats - even with 20 years of Brady......

The Broncos have a QB. That should tilt the game in their favor.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

The Broncos have a QB. That should tilt the game in their favor.

Unless Zappe can pull another one out and no bone headed INT's.

 

[BigKen]

Right now, T. Brown and Strange will not be protecting Zappe's blind side. Connor McDermott was also hurt in the Chiefs game.

All indications have Vederian Lowe at LT and Antonio Mafi at LG. Mike Owenue at RT and Siddy Sow at RG.

Looks like the only available back-ups will be Wheatley, Stuber, Ferentz and Kody, with the last three being on the PS.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Right now, T. Brown and Strange will not be protecting Zappe's blind side. Connor McDermott was also hurt in the Chiefs game.

All indications have Vederian Lowe at LT and Antonio Mafi at LG. Mike Owenue at RT and Siddy Sow at RG.

Looks like the only available back-ups will be Wheatley, Stuber, Ferentz and Kody, with the last three being on the PS.

Well...shit.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I just don't know, I assume at some point this season the offense will play 4 quarters of football in one game. But I think we are now on our 3rd LT second LG. So I do not have high hopes.

I think the Beijing table tennis classis is on ESPN 3 might give that a try.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

I assume at some point this season the offense will play 4 quarters of football in one game. .

Wouldn't that be nice.

 

[BigKen]

Well...shit.

And all we have is the cardboard roll that the toilet paper was on.

 

[BigKen]

As of tonight, Patriots are 7 point underdogs for the game Sunday.

Weather:

High for Sunday is 2 degrees with a low of -4 degrees.
Winds will be gusting to 25 mph.

Snow showers are expected all day and into the evening with accumulation.

We have no idea what Zappe can do in the cold or the snow.
Russell Wilson has never played well in freezing temps or snow.

The answer to this riddle will be who has the best run defense.

From the Patriots Pulpit 12/21/2023 6:00 PM

After beginning work on the Denver Broncos without four members of the active roster, the New England Patriots returned to the practice fields without six.

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, tight end Hunter Henry, offensive tackle Conor McDermott and safety Jabrill Peppers remained non-participants on Thursday. Outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings and core special-teamer Cody joined them.

Both additions, combining for 537 snaps on defense and 236 snaps in the kicking game this season, were sidelined due to illnesses.

Here’s the second injury report heading into Sunday’s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff at Empower Field.

DID NOT PARTICIPATE​

Patriots​

• RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle)
• TE Hunter Henry (knee)
• OT Conor McDermott (concussion)
• LB Anfernee Jennings (illness)
• S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring)
• ST Cody Davis (illness)

Broncos​

• TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring, foot)
• DT Mike Purcell (not injury related — rest)
• LB Nik Bonitto (knee)

Stevenson has missed back-to-back games due to a high ankle sprain sustained on Dec. 3. The starting running back has not practiced since then, either. But McDermott resides in the NFL’s concussion protocol after being downgraded versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Henry and Peppers both exited last weekend, as well. The team captain at tight end, who leads the offense with 42 catches and six touchdowns, has a knee injury. And the hard-hitting safety, who checks in with 76 tackles, two interceptions along with one sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery, has a hamstring injury. Neither has missed a matchup during their New England tenures.

LIMITED PARTICIPATION​

Patriots​

• WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle)
• OT Trent Brown (ankle, hand)
• DT Christian Barmore (shoulder)
• LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (knee)
• LB Jahlani Tavai (ankle)
• CB Jonathan Jones (knee)
• ST Matthew Slater (hamstring)

Broncos​

• TE Chris Manhertz (not injury related — rest)

No changes among the seven limited for New England. On the defensive side, Tavai and Jones were both added to the group on Wednesday because of ankle and knee injuries, respectively. The veteran linebacker notched his second interception of the season last Sunday. The veteran cornerback, on the other hand, was briefly announced as questionable to return during what became a 27-17 loss to the reigning Super Bowl champions. But Brown and Smith-Schuster went to the inactives list 90 minutes prior to the matinee kickoff at Gillette Stadium.

FULL PARTICIPATION​

Patriots​

• OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (knee)

Broncos​

• RB Samaje Perine (not injury related — rest)
• OT Alex Palczewski (knee)
• LB Jonathon Cooper (ankle)

Wheatley continues as a full participant for the Patriots after having his 21-day window to return from injured reserve open. A trio of Broncos also went in full on Thursday. Cooper had been limited for the previous practice along with Palczewski, who remains on IR, while Perine in the backfield opened the week with a rest day.

 

[nefansince75]

As of tonight, Patriots are 7 point underdogs for the game Sunday.

Weather:

High for Sunday is 2 degrees with a low of -4 degrees.
Winds will be gusting to 25 mph.

Snow showers are expected all day and into the evening with accumulation.

We have no idea what Zappe can do in the cold or the snow.
Russell Wilson has never played well in freezing temps or snow.

The answer to this riddle will be who has the best run defense.

From the Patriots Pulpit 12/21/2023 6:00 PM

After beginning work on the Denver Broncos without four members of the active roster, the New England Patriots returned to the practice fields without six.

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, tight end Hunter Henry, offensive tackle Conor McDermott and safety Jabrill Peppers remained non-participants on Thursday. Outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings and core special-teamer Cody joined them.

Both additions, combining for 537 snaps on defense and 236 snaps in the kicking game this season, were sidelined due to illnesses.

Here’s the second injury report heading into Sunday’s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff at Empower Field.

DID NOT PARTICIPATE​

Patriots​

• RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle)
• TE Hunter Henry (knee)
• OT Conor McDermott (concussion)
• LB Anfernee Jennings (illness)
• S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring)
• ST Cody Davis (illness)

Broncos​

• TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring, foot)
• DT Mike Purcell (not injury related — rest)
• LB Nik Bonitto (knee)

Stevenson has missed back-to-back games due to a high ankle sprain sustained on Dec. 3. The starting running back has not practiced since then, either. But McDermott resides in the NFL’s concussion protocol after being downgraded versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Henry and Peppers both exited last weekend, as well. The team captain at tight end, who leads the offense with 42 catches and six touchdowns, has a knee injury. And the hard-hitting safety, who checks in with 76 tackles, two interceptions along with one sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery, has a hamstring injury. Neither has missed a matchup during their New England tenures.

LIMITED PARTICIPATION​

Patriots​

• WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle)
• OT Trent Brown (ankle, hand)
• DT Christian Barmore (shoulder)
• LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (knee)
• LB Jahlani Tavai (ankle)
• CB Jonathan Jones (knee)
• ST Matthew Slater (hamstring)

Broncos​

• TE Chris Manhertz (not injury related — rest)

No changes among the seven limited for New England. On the defensive side, Tavai and Jones were both added to the group on Wednesday because of ankle and knee injuries, respectively. The veteran linebacker notched his second interception of the season last Sunday. The veteran cornerback, on the other hand, was briefly announced as questionable to return during what became a 27-17 loss to the reigning Super Bowl champions. But Brown and Smith-Schuster went to the inactives list 90 minutes prior to the matinee kickoff at Gillette Stadium.

FULL PARTICIPATION​

Patriots​

• OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (knee)

Broncos​

• RB Samaje Perine (not injury related — rest)
• OT Alex Palczewski (knee)
• LB Jonathon Cooper (ankle)

Wheatley continues as a full participant for the Patriots after having his 21-day window to return from injured reserve open. A trio of Broncos also went in full on Thursday. Cooper had been limited for the previous practice along with Palczewski, who remains on IR, while Perine in the backfield opened the week with a rest day.

My Alexa told me 34 degrees as a high and 42 on Christmas. I can't
see it dropping that much for the game.

 

[BigKen]

My Alexa told me 34 degrees as a high and 42 on Christmas. I can't
see it dropping that much for the game.

I pulled the National weather service 10 day forecast.

 

[nefansince75]

I pulled the National weather service 10 day forecast.

I wasn't doubting you had a source. Just posting a contradicting one. We'll know the correct one soon enough.

 

[cheerupcharlie]

The Weather Channel and AccuWeather

 

[cheerupcharlie]

As of tonight, Patriots are 7 point underdogs for the game Sunday.

Weather:

High for Sunday is 2 degrees with a low of -4 degrees.
Winds will be gusting to 25 mph.

Snow showers are expected all day and into the evening with accumulation.

We have no idea what Zappe can do in the cold or the snow.
Russell Wilson has never played well in freezing temps or snow.

Do you just make things up as you go????

The Nation Weather Service does not say 2 degrees to -4 degrees.

Russel Wilson plays great in cold weather.

Do your homework bro.

 

[realityball]

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The Weather Channel and AccuWeather

Pats need anything and everything like a wrench in the works … so prayin’ for snow there … not here … there

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Merry Christmas all !
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[cheerupcharlie]

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Do you just make things up as you go????

The Nation Weather Service does not say 2 degrees to -4 degrees.

Russel Wilson plays great in cold weather.

Do your homework bro.

Oh course nothing but crickets from @BigKen

If your new book has as much made up material as what you post on here, it will be a best seller for sure.

 

[Dude]

My Alexa told me 34 degrees as a high and 42 on Christmas. I can't
see it dropping that much for the game.

I think the weather numbers he posted are in degrees celsius, which would be that temp in F.

 

[Southieinnc]

40°Lo
RealFeel® 41°
Low clouds; good weather for Santa
WindWSW 4 mph
Wind Gusts5 mph
Probability of Precipitation16%
Probability of Thunderstorms0%
Precipitation0.00 in
Cloud Cover99%