Best Denver Broncos Moments against the Patriots
By Tylor Walden
![DENVER, CO - JANUARY 24: Quarterbacks Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots shake hands following the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) DENVER, CO - JANUARY 24: Quarterbacks Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots shake hands following the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fpredominantlyorange-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2017-2F11-2F507410466-afc-championship-new-england-patriots-v-denver-broncos-jpg-850x560-02c3d154b9eedfe5beeca53a5b3e1f0f9b6a8b63e7adef9af912ea8b6d5f16ca.jpg)
Champ Bailey’s Interception for the Ages
This one was a write-in from a Broncos fan. And what a moment this was. The Denver Broncos made their long awaited home playoff appearance since John Elway’s retirement with a bang. Going up against the defending Super Bowl champs was no easy task.
Denver was leading 10-6 with the Patriots driving when Brady was forced to throw under pressure on a third and goal. He found Troy Brown, but Champ Bailey jumped the route perfectly and intercepted Brady. He ran all the way down the sideline. Just before he could reach the end zone, Benjamin Watson made a touchdown-saving tackle. The Broncos would score on the following drive.
.@champbailey thought he had a 100-YARD pick-six.@BenjaminSWatson thought otherwise.
— NFL (@NFL) November 11, 2017
Pure hustle. #FBF #NEvsDEN https://t.co/FU6q1uZULJ
This the longest non pick six in NFL history. And it was a surreal moment for Broncos fans. Champ Bailey was one of the best corners to ever play for the Broncos.