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Patriots Game Postponed Again, Will Play Broncos Monday: Reports
Coronavirus concerns have reportedly postponed the New England Patriots for a second straight week.
The New England Patriots will play an impromptu Monday night football game for the second straight week, according to multiple reports.
The Patriots were scheduled to host the Denver Broncos Sunday at 4:25 p.m., but that game has been shifted to Monday evening at 5. Mike Klis of 9 News in Denver was first to report the postponement.
New England has not held a physical practice this week after cornerback Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday morning, joining quarterback Cam Newton and practice squad player Bill Murray on the team's COVID list. Newton and Gilmore have said they are asymptomatic.
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The Patriots will not practice until Saturday, Albert Breer of the MMQB reported. The team will benefit from a bye week after the Denver game.
Last week's game in Kansas City got pushed from Sunday to Monday after Newton's positive test. The Patriots lost after their two other quarterbacks, Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham, struggled.
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It's unknown if Newton will be back in time to play Monday.
The Patriots are 2-2, second in the AFC East. The 1-3 Broncos are third in the AFC West.
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