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Patriots-Broncos game postponed following report of additional positive COVID-19 test

The game will reportedly now be played in Week 6.

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Gillette Stadium earlier in 2020 during a Patriots practice. Globe Staff

The Patriots’ Week 5 matchup against the Broncos — which had already been rescheduled from Sunday to Monday due to Stephon Gilmore testing positive for COVID-19 — has been postponed again following reports of an additional positive test.

Update: The NFL formally announced that the game will now be played on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. ET.

Originally, the Patriots were scheduled to have a bye in Week 6, while the Broncos were set to play the Dolphins. The Broncos-Dolphins game will now be played in Week 11 at 4:05 p.m. ET.

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