7 Points on the Patriots 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game

January 26, 2026

Getty Images DENVER- The Patriots outlasted the Denver Broncos and the elements en route to a 10-7 win. With the win, New England punched its ticket to Super Bowl LX. The Patriots will be playing in their NFL best 12th Super Bowl. A remarkable stat in itself but even crazier when you think about where this franchise was the past two seasons. Here are seven points on the Patriots gritty…

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Patriots Four Down Preview: AFC Championship Game: New England Patriots at Denver Broncos

January 25, 2026

Odds: Patriots -3.5, O/U: 43.5 Kickoff: The Patriots are playing in the AFC Championship game for the 13th time today when they visit the Denver Broncos. Today’s meeting is the third meeting between the two teams in the AFC Championship game. The Patriots have lost all four playoff games they have played in Denver. Mike Vrabel’s team will look to reverse that trend today as a 3.5 favorite. New England…

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Patriots Game Plan vs. the Denver Broncos:

January 25, 2026

The Patriots will look to make a return trip to the Super Bowl but in order to do it, they will need to beat the Denver Broncos in Denver. Much easier said than done. Here is this week’s offensive and defensive game plan. Offense Set protections to the left: The Patriots have to help Will Campbell and Jared Wilson. Look for them to slide to that side, set the back…

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Top 5 matchups to watch in the Patriots, Broncos game

January 25, 2026

The Patriots take on the Broncos today with a shot to play in Super Bowl LX in two weeks in Santa Clara, California. Today’s game is a heavy match up game and matchups will determine the outcome. If the Patriots want to win and advance, they will need to win all five of these matchups. Here are the five matchups we are watching today. Will Campbell vs. Nik Bonitto: Bonitto…

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Scouting the Broncos: Sean Payton will simplify things to get the most out of Stidham

January 23, 2026

Photo by Aaron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post The Patriots take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. They will be facing a back up quarterback in old friend Jarrett Stidham. Stidham is considered one of the top back ups in the NFL but has taken a regular season snap in over two years. That is a long time in between playing. Broncos Coach Sean Payton has a…

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Plenty of post season recognition for the Patriots

January 22, 2026

The New England Patriots have firmly moved past the era of rebuilding, transforming from a four-win team into a 14-3 powerhouse and a fixture in the postseason award circuit. As the NFL Honors ceremony approaches, the franchise finds itself represented in nearly every major category, reflecting a season defined by growth and historic success. At the center of this resurgence is second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who has silenced any remaining…

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Drake Maye has had an MVP caliber season despite sloppy postseason

January 21, 2026

Getty Images By John Sapochetti NEFJ Contributor In wins over the Chargers and Texans, Maye completed only 58.9% of his passes, far below his league leading 72% completion rate during the regular season. Maye has thrown 4 touchdowns in the two playoff wins, however, he’s also thrown two interceptions. But, the biggest concern has been ball security within the pocket. In the two playoff games Maye has fumbled 6 times,…

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Kraft’s comments spark conversation about expanding the season and international games

January 20, 2026

In an appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Tuesday, Patriots owner Robert Kraft provided what many consider the most direct confirmation yet of the NFL’s impending expansion. Speaking on the Zolak & Bertrand show, Kraft stated that the league will “push like the dickens” to transition to an 18-game regular season while simultaneously mandating that every franchise play one international game per year. The owners vision involves a structural…

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Patriots resiliency proves they are a championship caliber team

January 19, 2026

Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots proved that they have the resiliency necessary win football games this time of year. It is not always going to be pretty. It will not always look good. What matters is that you win and that is what the Patriots did yesterday. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel echoed that sentiment after the game against the Texans. “I think, again, there’s times where it…

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7 Points on the Patriots 28-16 win over the Houston Texans

January 19, 2026

FOXBOROUGH– The Patriots did not play the cleanest game but they made big plays when it counted to beat the Houston Texans 28-16 and advance to their 16th AFC Championship game in franchise history. Drake Maye and the offensive line struggled against the Texans vaunted front but when they needed to make big plays to maintain their lead, Maye and the offense stepped up and made them pay. The defense…

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