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Five Key Matchups: Broncos vs. Patriots

Take a look at five of the key matchups for Sunday's game between the Broncos and Patriots.

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The cold weather and winds expected in New England Sunday could make the passing game a little more complicated than normal. Peyton Manning's success hitting receivers and moving the ball down the field will have large impact on the game.
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The cold weather and winds expected in New England Sunday could make the passing game a little more complicated than normal. Peyton Manning's success hitting receivers and moving the ball down the field will have large impact on the game.

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Sunday will be the 14th time that Peyton Manning and Tom Brady have squared off against each other. They are the two winningest active quarterbacks and will both be looking to add to that win total this weekend.
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Sunday will be the 14th time that Peyton Manning and Tom Brady have squared off against each other. They are the two winningest active quarterbacks and will both be looking to add to that win total this weekend.

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Demaryius Thomas leads the Broncos in receiving yards with 914 and has scored nine touchdowns. Sunday he'll likely see a lot of Aqib Talib, the Patriots interception leader. He's picked off four passes this season.
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Demaryius Thomas leads the Broncos in receiving yards with 914 and has scored nine touchdowns. Sunday he'll likely see a lot of Aqib Talib, the Patriots interception leader. He's picked off four passes this season.

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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has played in just five games for New England this season but has been dangerous when on the field as he already has343 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Linebacker Danny Trevathan has been effective against the pass this season with three interceptions.
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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has played in just five games for New England this season but has been dangerous when on the field as he already has343 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Linebacker Danny Trevathan has been effective against the pass this season with three interceptions.

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The Broncos' leader in receptions this season was a Patriot last season -- and the Patriots leading receiver. Sunday, if healthy, he'll return to Foxborough and play against the Patriots for the first time since leaving the team.
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The Broncos' leader in receptions this season was a Patriot last season -- and the Patriots leading receiver. Sunday, if healthy, he'll return to Foxborough and play against the Patriots for the first time since leaving the team.

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