WATCH: Special teams touchdown adds to New England's lead
The New England Patriots' special teams unit has had its fair share of issues all season, including earlier in the Week 16 primetime matchup with the Denver Broncos.
Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23
DENVER (AP) - Chad Ryland made a career-long 56-yard field goal with 2 seconds left, and the New England Patriots delivered a near-fatal blow to the Denver Broncos' playoff hopes with a 26-23 stunner Sunday night.