Patriots vs. Broncos: Game Thread

The most hyped match-up of the 2014 NFL regular season is here. At 4:25 PM ET, the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos will kick off in a regionally broadcast game on CBS.

It had been snowing all morning and early afternoon, but the precipitation appears to be dying as we reach kick-off. Nonetheless, conditions are expected to be cold and windy.

Feel free to use this post as an open thread to discuss the game. For Broncos coverage, head on over to Mile High Report. As always, our rules for open game threads:

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Let's go Patriots!