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Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots in Primetime and Holiday Windows

The Denver Broncos are 6-6 against the New England Patriots in regular-season primetime and holiday games since 1980. The teams have met 12 times in primetime and holiday windows in that span, with Denver winning 6 and New England winning 6.

Broncos vs. Patriots primetime and holiday record: 6-6

6-6 from the Broncos’ side, 6-6 from the Patriots' side. Most recent: Dec 24, 2023, Patriots 26, Broncos 23 at Empower Field at Mile High. Regular season only; ties count as ties.

Every Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots primetime and holiday game

Newest first. The running record is the Broncos’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.

Dateregular seasonWindowtwo when they overlapMatchupaway at homeScorewinner firstStadiumfrom 2000Broncosresult · running record
Dec 24, 2023Sunday Night FootballPatriots at BroncosPatriots 26, Broncos 23Empower Field at Mile HighL · 6-6
Nov 12, 2017Sunday Night FootballPatriots at BroncosPatriots 41, Broncos 16Sports Authority Field at Mile HighL · 6-5
Nov 29, 2015Sunday Night FootballPatriots at BroncosBroncos 30, Patriots 24Sports Authority Field at Mile HighW · 6-4
Nov 24, 2013Sunday Night FootballBroncos at PatriotsPatriots 34, Broncos 31Gillette StadiumL · 5-4
Oct 20, 2008Monday Night FootballBroncos at PatriotsPatriots 41, Broncos 7Gillette StadiumL · 5-3
Sep 24, 2006Sunday Night FootballBroncos at PatriotsBroncos 17, Patriots 7Gillette StadiumW · 5-2
Nov 3, 2003Monday Night FootballPatriots at BroncosPatriots 30, Broncos 26Invesco Field at Mile HighL · 4-2
Sep 7, 1998Monday Night FootballPatriots at BroncosBroncos 27, Patriots 21—W · 4-1
Oct 6, 1997Monday Night FootballPatriots at BroncosBroncos 34, Patriots 13—W · 3-1
Oct 8, 1995Sunday Night FootballBroncos at PatriotsBroncos 37, Patriots 3—W · 2-1
Dec 17, 1988SaturdayPatriots at BroncosBroncos 21, Patriots 10—W · 1-1
Sep 29, 1980Monday Night FootballBroncos at PatriotsPatriots 23, Broncos 14—L · 0-1

Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots primetime and holiday games by decade

Decadeby seasonGamesin this windowBroncos recordW-L-T
1980s21-1
1990s33-0
2000s31-2
2010s31-2
2020s10-1

Schedulegami status

The Broncos and Patriots have never played on Thursday night. They have also never met on Thanksgiving, on Christmas, in the Kickoff Game, in an international game, on a Friday, or on a Wednesday. A game in an open window would be a schedulegami, a first meeting there, whichever team hosts.

  • The only Broncos–Patriots Saturday game was in Denver, never in New England.

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Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots primetime and holiday FAQ

When did the Broncos and Patriots last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
Dec 24, 2023: Patriots 26, Broncos 23 at Empower Field at Mile High.
What is the Broncos' all-time primetime and holiday record against the Patriots?
6-6 in 12 games since 1980, from the Broncos' side.
When did the Broncos last beat the Patriots in a primetime or holiday window?
Nov 29, 2015: Broncos 30, Patriots 24 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
When did the Patriots last beat the Broncos in a primetime or holiday window?
Dec 24, 2023: Patriots 26, Broncos 23 at Empower Field at Mile High.
What is the Broncos' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Patriots?
4 games, from the 1988 season through the 1998 season.
What is the Patriots' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Broncos?
2 games, from the 2008 season through the 2013 season.

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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025