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The New England Patriots made a crucial play at the end of the first half in Sunday's AFC Championship Game.
Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss forced Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham to throw a backwards pass that was recovered by LB Elijah Ponder with 2:49 left to go in the second quarter. The play should have gone for a defensive touchdown, but it was shut down after the officials blew the whistle.
However, that outstanding work on defense allowed Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to score a rushing touchdown on their ensuing drive to tie the game at 7-7 before halftime.
New England’s pass rush made Stidham uncomfortable when dropping back. The Patriots' defense forced the stand-in QB to lose 19 yards on the play before the turnover was committed.
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Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss forced Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham to throw a backwards pass that was recovered by LB Elijah Ponder with 2:49 left to go in the second quarter. The play should have gone for a defensive touchdown, but it was shut down after the officials blew the whistle.
However, that outstanding work on defense allowed Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to score a rushing touchdown on their ensuing drive to tie the game at 7-7 before halftime.
BALL WAS OUT - GOING THE OTHER WAY
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New England’s pass rush made Stidham uncomfortable when dropping back. The Patriots' defense forced the stand-in QB to lose 19 yards on the play before the turnover was committed.
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Watch: Patriots' defense force turnover by Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham
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