[Brady] established a blistering pace early in the game, leaving Denver’s defense looking for answers, while he simultaneously controlled the clock, ensuring the Patriots had the ball for more than 11 of the final 14 minutes of the first half. That kept the Broncos offense cold off the field, which partially accounted for Denver’s inability to heat up until late in the game. And when the Patriots needed the dagger, Brady teamed with Rob Ninkovich, who forced the McGahee fumble, to deliver it.