Patriots vs. Broncos: 4 Reasons to be excited

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1. Brady’s legacy

More than anything, Patriots fans should be excited to see Brady buck a trend that has been wearing down his legacy through his career: losing to the Broncos in Denver.

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Brady owns a 2-6 career record in Denver, and that includes playoff losses in the 2005 Divisional Round and the 2013 AFC Championship Game. It’s paramount that Brady shrugs this orange monster off his back before hanging up the cleats.

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Furthermore, a win on Sunday would mean a great deal for Brady’s legacy beyond just the Broncos. A seventh appearance in the Super Bowl is just absurd. It’s something the league has never seen before, and likely never will see again.

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Go Pats.