October 11, 2020 | 9:38 AM
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.
The NFL formally announced that the game had been moved for a second time on Sunday morning:
.@NFL Week 5 Schedule Change: https://t.co/skIIVNIMKn pic.twitter.com/QYdakVyUUz
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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the game will be played on Sunday, Oct. 18 in Week 6.
Originally, the Patriots were scheduled to have a bye in Week 6, while the Broncos were set to play the Dolphins. That game will reportedly be rescheduled.