John Fox: 'We've got to get out of' coming up short

Broncos head coach John Fox is bothered by his team's inability to get going on both sides of the ball until late in the second half.

Peyton Manning will continue to give the ball to Demaryius Thomas, Willis McGahee

Denver quarterback Peyton Manning told Broncos teammates Demaryius Thomas and Willis McGahee he's with them despite their fumbles in a 31-21 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Demaryius Thomas' ball control issues continue in loss to Patriots

Despite a big game in Foxboro, concerns still linger about Demaryius Thomas' ball control, after he lost another fumble.

Willis McGahee: 'Put [loss] on my shoulder'

Willis McGahee tweeted after Denver's loss to the New England Patriots that the loss should be put on 'his shoulders.'

NFL injury report: Broncos' Keith Brooking injured in Week 5 loss

Keith Brooking suffered a concussion during Denver's Week 5 loss to the New England Patriots.

Broncos vs. Patriots 2012: Denver fans frustrated with slow starts

The Denver Broncos fell to the New England Patriots 31-21 on Sunday, dropping to 2-3 on the season and further dampening the optimism that had built during the preseason.

The Patriots raced to a 31-7 lead before the Broncos offense came alive, with several blown third-down chances and turnovers in the second half dooming the comeback attempt. Peyton Manning passed for 345 yards and three touchdowns, yet Denver's slow start was too much for the veteran to overcome on the road.

Sayre Bedinger of Mile High Report feels the slow starts are one of the major factors to the team's struggles this season:

Denver has had a really bad habit of this season of starting slow, which isn't anything new to any of us, and that has to change. The Broncos looked like they were going to get out to a quick 7-0 lead before Demaryius Thomas lost his third fumble in as many games.

Even against the Raiders, the Broncos were up just 10-6 at the half before completely dominating the second half. I suppose if we get out of the first half of a game with a lead, we should pretty much consider it lights out for the opposing team.

The Broncos travel to San Diego for a key division game against the Chargers on Monday Night Football on Oct. 15.

Broncos vs. Patriots final score: Denver downed in New England, 31-21

New England's offense was in top form in an impressive victory over Denver on Sunday in Foxboro, Mass.

Broncos vs. Patriots score update: New England leads Denver after 3 quarters, 31-14

The New England Patriots have a 31-14 lead over the Denver Broncos after three quarters of play at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.

The Patriots used a 1-yard touchdown run by Tom Brady to extend their lead to three scores, after the Broncos were unable to stop the Patriots on a third-and-17 play earlier in the drive. Danny Woodhead took advantage of a Broncos defense that was clearly expecting the pass, and rushed for 19 yards to move the chains. That was a huge play for New England, extending the possession and getting into Denver territory in the process.

Following a Peyton Manning's fumble while being sacked by Rob Ninkovich, New England would add another score, with Stevan Ridley diving into the endzone just 18 seconds after the previous touchdown.

Denver went most of the quarter without a first down, but finally got one with just over four minutes remaining. That kickstarted the offense a bit, as Manning connected with Demaryius Thomas for gains of 20 and 38 yards, setting up a 7-yard scoring pass to Eric Decker.

Broncos vs. Patriots score update: New England leads Denver at halftime, 17-7

The New England Patriots hold a 17-7 halftime lead over the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. The Patriots outgained the Broncos by nearly 100 yards in the half, with Tom Brady's stellar effort leading the way.

Brady completed 17 of 20 passes for 165 yards and a score against Denver's defense, while running back Stevan Ridley gained 70 yards on 13 carries. Brady's 8-yard touchdown pass to Wes Welker nearly 12 minutes into the first quarter opened the scoring. The Broncos answered back in the second quarter, as Peyton Manning found tight end Joel Dreessen for a 1-yard score to knot the game at seven apiece.

New England put together a 14-play, 80-yard drive following Denver's touchdown, and running back Shane Vereen capped it off with a 1-yard run to put the Patriots back in the driver's seat. The Pats then embarked on another long drive, getting a field goal from Stephen Gostkowski to make it a two score game right before halftime.

Denver had a golden opportunity to get on the board first, as Manning hit Demaryius Thomas for a 43-yard gain to the New England 10-yard line. However, Thomas fumbled on the play, and it was recovered by the Patriots' Sterling Moore.

Manning completed 13 of 18 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown in the opening half.

Broncos vs. Patriots score update: Denver trails 7-0 after first quarter

Looking for their first road victory in 2012, the Denver Broncos trail 7-0 to the New England Patriots after one quarter on Sunday afternoon. Peyton Manning has generally looked solid so far, but the Broncos have taken a while to get going since Demaryius Thomas' fumble ended the team's first drive prematurely.

After the two teams traded scoreless drives early in the game, Tom Brady led New England on a 12-play, 84-yard scoring drive in the middle of the quarter that lasted nearly five minutes. Brady completed that drive with a 8-yard touchdown pass to Wes Welker, giving the Patriots a 7-0 lead.

Manning has Denver's offense moving, though, so it may not be long before the Broncos are on the scoreboard. Currently driving down the field, Manning has completed 10-of-12 passes for 126 yards. Denver has the ball in field goal territory to begin the second quarter following a first down rush by Willis McGahee.

NFL inactive list, Week 5: Broncos vs. Patriots

The Denver Broncos declared running back Knowshon Moreno out for yet another game. Backup quarterback Caleb Hanie is also inactive.

Broncos vs. Patriots: Game preview, kickoff time, TV schedule and more

The Broncos hit the road to take on the NFL's best offense, the Patriots, in New England.

Chris Kuper injury: Broncos guard's status to be determined Sunday

The Denver offensive line hopes to get a boost from Kuper returning to the field.

Broncos vs. Patriots injury report: TE Aaron Hernandez is questionable

The Patriots have 15 players listed on their Friday injury report.

Broncos' D.J. Williams suspended 3 additional games by NFL

The Broncos linebacker will be suspended for an additional three games following a conviction on a drunk driving charge in August.

Broncos activate Virgil Green from suspended list

The Broncos tight end was activated after serving a four game suspension for violation of the league's substance abuse policy.

Broncos injury report: Chris Kuper listed as probable vs. Patriots

Broncos guard Chris Kuper is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, marking the first game he'd potentially play since breaking his arm in the preseason.

Broncos vs. Patriots: Expect Denver's tight ends to play prominent role Sunday

Joel Dreessen and Jacob Tamme have almost combined for more production than the entire 2011 Broncos tight end corps.

Fantasy football, Week 5: Peyton Manning has favorable matchup against Patriots

Chris Kuper injury: Broncos guard has first full practice since breaking forearm

Denver Broncos guard Chris Kuper participated in a full practice Thursday for the first time during the 2012 regular season.

NFL picks and predictions Week 5: Broncos vs. Patriots

NFL experts weigh in on who they think will win the week 5 matchup between the Broncos and Patriots

Broncos injury report: Nate Irving, Chris Kuper limited on Wednesday

The Broncos released their first injury report of the week on Wednesday, and the team looks relatively healthy at this point.

Week 5 NFL odds and lines: Broncos vs. Patriots

The New England Patriots look like they will be favored by more than a touchdown when they host the Denver Broncos in the latest episode of the Tom Brady-Peyton Manning duel in Week 5 on Sunday.

NFL Power Rankings: Broncos break into top half of NFL

With a 30-for-38 passing performance for 338 yards and three touchdowns, Peyton Manning helped win over some of the doubters the Broncos had accrued with back-to-back losses in Weeks 2 and 3.

Broncos vs. Patriots 2012: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady battle in New England

The Denver Broncos, fresh off a 37-6 victory over the Oakland Raiders, will travel to New England to face the Patriots during Week 5. Will Peyton Manning come out on top or will Tom Brady have the last laugh?