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Quick Take: Broncos-Patriots

It was over when ...

On NFL Replay
NFL Replay will re-air the Denver Broncos' 20-17 overtime win over the New England Patriots on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 9:30 p.m. ET.

The Broncos drove 58 yards on the first series of overtime to set up Matt Prater's 41-yard winning field goal.

Game ball

Brandon Marshall scored both Broncos touchdowns, including the tying 11-yard catch in the fourth quarter. He finished with eight receptions for 64 yards.

Key Stat

Denver recorded 321 yards through the air, compared to just 209 from New England. Patriots WR Randy Moss was held to just one catch for 36 yards.

Noteworthy

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels became the second Bill Belichick disciple to win his first game against his former boss. McDaniels spent eight seasons on the Patriots coaching staff (2001-08). ... The Broncos are 5-0 for the first time since 1998, the last time they went to the Super Bowl. ... Denver has won four of its last five against New England. ... Patriots LB Jerod Mayo returned to action after missing three weeks with a sprained MCL. He finished with six tackles. ... Patriots LT Matt Light was helped to the locker room after injuring his knee in the fourth quarter. He did not return. Patriots TE Ben Watson left the game with a head injury and did not return. ... Moss recorded an interception at the end of the first half on a desperation heave by Broncos QB Kyle Orton.