AFC Championship Game Information
The AFC Championship game features the New England Patriots (16-3) against the Denver Broncos (15-3).
The highly anticipated AFC Championship game is scheduled for 3 p.m. EST at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver.
Broadcast Details
The game will be televised on CBS-4.
- Play-by-play: Jim Nantz
- Color Analyst: Tony Romo
- Sideline Reporters: Tracy Wolfson and Evan Washburn
Radio coverage is available on 98.5-FM The SportsHub in Boston, featuring Bob Socci on play-by-play and Scott Zolak as the color analyst.
Betting Line
The latest betting line positions the Patriots at -3.5, with an over/under of 43.5 points.
Weather Forecast
Anticipated weather conditions include cold temperatures and occasional gusty winds, with a possibility of light snow.
Team Health and Roster Updates
Patriots Injury Report and Roster Moves
The Patriots' health status has seen some improvements.
- WR Mack Hollins was activated from injured reserve to the 53-man roster.
- DT Eric Gregory was placed on injured reserve.
- RB D’Ernest Johnson and DE Leonard Taylor III were elevated from the practice squad for the second consecutive week.
- WR Trent Sherfield Sr. was released from the practice squad.
Broncos Injury Report and Roster Moves
The Broncos have also made several roster adjustments.
- C Luke Wattenberg was activated from injured reserve.
- QB Bo Nix was placed on injured reserve.
- Wide receivers Michael Bandy and Elijah Moore were elevated from the practice squad.
Inactive Players
Patriots Inactives
- WR Efton Chism III
- CB Kobee Minor
- OT Marcus Bryant
- G Caedan Wallace
- TE C.J. Dippre
- QB Tommy DeVito (3rd QB)
- DE/OLB Harold Landry (knee)
Broncos Inactives
- WR Michael Bandy
- WR Troy Franklin
- C Alex Forsyth
- DL Jordan Jackson
- DE Sai'vion Jones
- LB Karene Reid
- S JL Skinner