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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) /
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Champ Bailey
DENVER – JANUARY 14: Cornerback Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos intercepts a pass in front of wide receiver Troy Brown #80 of the New England Patriots and returns it 100-yards before fumbling at the 1-yard yardline in the third quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game on January 14, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

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.

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.

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