Belichick Goes For Win #270, 3rd Place All-Time
Bill Belichick can tie legendary Cowboys coach Tom Landry for third place on the NFL all-time winning list with a victory in Denver tonight.
Belichick can tie Landry with 270 wins. Don Shula is tops on the win list with 347 wins. George Halas is second with 324.
But, most Patriots will agree, wins at Mile High Stadium are hard to come by.
The stats show the Pats record in Denver is 10-21. That includes 0-4 in playoff games.
Now the good news for Patriots fans - Coach Bill Belichick and company are 5-1 in the last six games.
The Patriots are 6-2 and coming off a bye week. The struggling Broncos are 3-5.
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TALE OF THE TAPE: Courtesy NE Patriots
2017 REGULAR SEASON | NEW ENGLAND | DENVER |
Record | 6-2 | 3-5 |
Divisional Standings | 1st | 3rd(T) |
Total Yards Gained | 3,289 | 2,618 |
Total Offense (Rank) | 411.1 (1) | 327.3 (18) |
Rush Offense | 109.0 (16) | 112.4 (14) |
Pass Offense | 302.1 (1) | 214.9 (19) |
Points Per Game | 27.0 (7) | 18.8 (22T) |
Touchdowns Scored | 22 | 16 |
Third Down Conversion Pct. | 45.9 | 37.6 |
Team Passer Rating | 106.5 | 73.5 |
Total Yards Allowed | 3,336 | 2,246 |
Total Defense (Rank) | 417.0 (32) | 280.8 (2) |
Rush Defense | 121.5 (25) | 88.4 (5) |
Pass Defense | 295.5 (32) | 192.4 (4) |
Points Allowed/Game | 22.4 (16T) | 24.8 (25T) |
Touchdowns Allowed | 22 | 22 |
Third Down Defense (Pct.) | 40.0 | 26.7 |
Field Goals Made/Attempted | 20/23 | 13/18 |
Possession Avg. | 31:19 | 31:34 |
Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost | 21/124 | 28/176 |
Sacks Made/Yards | 16/110 | 19/100 |
Passing TD/Int. (Off.) | 16/2 | 10/12 |
Passing TD/Int. (Def.) | 16/6 | 16/5 |
Penalties Against/Yards | 59/543 | 63/514 |
Punts/Avg. | 31/43.2 | 36/45.4 |
Takeaway/Giveaway Ratio | +4 (8T) | -12 (31T) |