DENVER - When the 3-1 Patriots arrive at Invesco Field today to face the undefeated Broncos (4-0), they will encounter a much-improved Denver defense. A year ago, the Broncos gave up 257 rushing yards to the Patriots in a 41-7 shellacking. (Full article: 665 words)

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