New England's quarterback Tom Brady has finally lost in the NFL Playoffs. Brady and his Patriots' teammates were defeated by the Denver Broncos 27-13. It was a long night for the team from Foxboro, Massachusetts. The lost means there will be no third straight Superbowl victory for the Patriots.

It is quite simple to explain why New England lost the game. They had five turnovers, including two interceptions by quarterback Tom Brady. All ten points of the Denver Broncos came as a result of 2 turnovers. The 100 yard interception, early in the third quarter, by Broncos Champ Bailey appeared to be the mistake that broke New England's back. However give New England's tight end Ben Watson credit for knocking the ball out of Bailey's hand at the 1 yard line. The Broncos' crowd made it difficult for Tom Brady to audible at the line of scrimmage. The Patriots were often down to the last second before snapping the ball.

The Broncos soundly beat the Patriots. Even when there was a glimmer of hope for New England, Denver found a way to stretch their lead. Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer did a wonderful job of managing the game. He threw only one interception.

The Denver Broncos will wait and see tomorrow's game in Indianapolis, which determines who and where they will pay next Sunday. If the Indianapolis Colts win, the Broncos will be on the road in Indy; otherwise if the Pittsburgh Steelers win, then the Broncos get to host the 2005-2006 season's AFC Championship.

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