AFC Championship Showdown: Broncos Host Patriots

The AFC Conference Championship game on Sunday will feature the Denver Broncos hosting the New England Patriots. This pivotal matchup will determine which team represents the AFC in the Super Bowl.

Team Status

Denver Broncos

Denver faces a significant challenge with starting quarterback Bo Nix having sustained a fractured ankle in the previous week's victory against the Buffalo Bills. Veteran Jarrett Stidham, who last played in an NFL regular-season or playoff game in late 2023, will start in Nix's place.

The Broncos concluded the regular season with an impressive 14-3 record, securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

The team aims to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since the 2015 season.

New England Patriots

New England enters the game with momentum, following consecutive wins against the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans, both by double-digit margins.

The Patriots' defense has recorded six turnovers across their two postseason games.

The team is seeking to return to the Super Bowl for the first time since the Tom Brady era.