It was a sensational opening drive for the Patriots, as they received the opening kickoff with the Broncos deferring the choice after winning the toss. All it took was five plays for a touchdown (7-yard pass from Tom Brady to Wes Welker) and it was the sudden tempo shift that stood out. After two plays, the Patriots put their 3 WR/2 TE personnel on the field, went up-tempo, and it was a lethal strike.