Broncos On Outside Of Playoff Picture After Loss To Patriots

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DENVER (CBS4) - The Broncos are on the outside of the AFC playoff picture looking in after losing to the Patriots on Sunday.

Running back Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos attempts to break away from a tackle by strong safety Patrick Chung #23 of the New England Patriots in the second quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Despite another strong defensive performance, Denver lost 16-3 and now have an 8-6 record.

After starting out with some impressive offensive plays early in the game, New England's defense clamped down and the rest of the day was filled mostly with failed attempts to convert third downs for quarterback Trevor Siemian and his teammates.

Broncos 2nd half:
3-and-out
3-and-out
3-and-out
3-and-out
3-and-out#4Broncos
— Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) December 18, 2016

Two key starters for the Broncos were injured Sunday. Derek Wolfe left the game with a neck injury and Virgil Green sustained a concussion.

The Miami Dolphins are now sitting in the second wild card spot with two weeks left in the regular season. Miami defeated the New York Jets 34-13 on Saturday night.