Elliott’s TD ignited the highest-scoring quarter of the season for New England.
DENVER — After a lackluster first half void of offensive fireworks, New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott provided sparks early in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday night.
And it ignited the Pats’ offense.
Elliott’s athletic hurdle and dash to the end zone for a diving touchdown was a likely candidate for “SportsCenter’s” Top 10 plays segment.
Trailing 7-3 at halftime, New England exploded for 20 points in the third quarter, capped by Cody Davis’ 1-yard touchdown return off Marvin Mims Jr.’s fumbled kickoff. Rookie Marte Mapu had delivered a hit on Mims, who had initially muffed the kickoff, setting up Davis’ score.
