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C.J. Anderson: Broncos can beat Patriots with backup QB like they did in 2015
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C.J. Anderson knows what it's like to beat the New England Patriots with a backup quarterback under center.
During the 2025 season, starting quarterback Peyton Manning went down with a foot injury and Brock Osweiler was called on to start in his place. Osweiler ended up going 5-2 as a starter, including a 30-24 win against the Patriots in Week 11.
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson rushed 15 times for 113 yards and two touchdowns in that contest, including a 48-yard game-winner in overtime. That victory helped Denver (12-4) claim the No. 1 playoff seed over New England (12-4) later in the season.
Ten years later, the Broncos are set to face the Patriots in the AFC Championship game with backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham under center following Bo Nix's season-ending ankle injury . Denver could get running back J.K. Dobbins (foot) back from injured reserve in time for the game, and Anderson believes the Broncos can upset New England.
Led by a talented defense and a productive rushing attack, Anderson believes Denver can beat the Patriots again, just like they did in 2015. Two months after that regular season showdown, the Broncos hosted New England again in the AFC title game and won 20-18. Fans in Denver will hope to see history repeat on Sunday.
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