After starting their week nine game against the Denver Broncos with a three-and-out, the New England Patriots were able to take a quick lead on this touchdown pass from Tom Brady to running back Rex Burkhead:
And just like that...
— NFL (@NFL) November 13, 2017
Brady to Burkhead for the @Patriots TD! #GoPats #NEvsDEN pic.twitter.com/ElwdjMb4AA
New England's first score of the night came only two plays after the Patriots special teams units recorded a takeaway: rookie tight end Jacob Hollister recovered a muffed Broncos punt to set his team up in scoring range: