Patriots vs. Broncos: 6 Bold Predictions

Sep 27, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) intercepts a pass by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) (not pictured) in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

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2. Emmanuel Sanders will have his way with Malcolm Butler again

You may remember that Butler had quite possibly the only bad game of his Pro Bowl season back in Week 12 against the Broncos, allowing 113 yards to Sanders. Once again, Sanders will dominate the matchup.

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One of the toughest wideouts in the NFL to cover, Sanders must be viewed as more of a threat in the passing game than Demaryius Thomas. Sanders is comparable to Antonio Brown, who Butler also struggled against in the season opener way back in September.

Expect a stat line of 126 yards and a long touchdown on eight receptions for Sanders in this game. Butler will hold his own in the second half, however, coming up with a huge interception late in the game.

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