Patriots and Broncos schedule rematch in pivotal Week 17 game

The New England Patriots are set to face the Denver Broncos in a Week 17 matchup during the 2026 NFL season. This game is anticipated as a potential revenge scenario for the Broncos, who lost to the Patriots in the AFC Championship game earlier this year. Key players include Broncos' Nix, who missed that playoff game due to injury. Both teams enter the season aiming for strong playoff positioning, having demonstrated formidable capabilities in the previous season. This matchup has been listed among the top games to watch in the upcoming season.

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