New England’s dormant offense obtained a jolt of vitality from Elliott’s electrifying play. Quarterback Bailey Zappe discovered him within the flat, and Elliott hurdled Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian on the way in which to the go-ahead landing.
Earlier on the drive, Zappe made a wonderful throw to vast receiver Demario Douglas for a 41-yard achieve after stepping up into the pocket to keep away from the Broncos’ go rush.
As a result of factors are onerous to come back by for the Patriots, kicker Chad Ryland missed the additional level following Elliott’s rating, making it a 9-7 recreation.
Elliott has had a quiet first season in New England. Getting into Week 16, he had 145 carries for 522 yards, his 3.6 yards per carry the bottom of his profession.
All the offense has been unwatchable this season, averaging a league-low 13.3 factors per recreation. Elliott’s landing, and Bailey’s throw earlier than it, is likely one of the uncommon cases the place the unit’s been value watching.
