10 years ago the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots played in the AFC Championship game to determine who would go on to play in Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara. Fast forward to now, Denver will host New England next week for a chance to return to Santa Clara for Super Bowl 60.
Denver Broncos set to host New England Patriots in AFC Championship game
The Denver Broncos will host the New England Patriots next Sunday at 1:00 p.m. MT in the AFC Championship, with the winner set to head west to Santa Clara for Super Bowl 60.
In what the widespread hope would be for a Bo Nix vs. Drake Maye title game, it will be Jarrett Stidham vs. Maye after Nix suffered a season-ending injury against the Buffalo Bills.
This matchup on paper will highlight two good defenses by Denver and New England, and a very good Patriots offense, led by Maye and the group of skill players he possesses.
The Broncos’ defense is coming off a performance against Josh Allen and the Bills, where they forced five takeaways that ultimately helped them win in overtime. Without Nix, the Broncos will likely be viewed as home underdogs, but that’s a position this team has thrived in all season long, and they have a mindset about them that welcomes the challenge.
Sean Payton pushed back on the narrative that all bets are off after you lose a starting quarterback.
“I don’t believe in your opening statement,” Payton said. “I understand where it’s coming from, but historically speaking, all bets weren’t off with [former Giants QB Jeff] Hostetler. They weren’t off in Philly [with former Eagles QB Nick Foles]. We lost [former Saints QB Drew] Brees midseason against the Rams, and [Buccaneers QB Teddy] Bridgewater won five in a row. All bets can be off. They weren’t off for Houston this year when [Texans QB Davis] Mills came in. I don’t know if he lost a game. Now I think to your second question, you’re dead on. The plan always has to be built around the type and the skill set of the players you’re playing with. So are there certain things that [QB] Bo [Nix] does differently than ‘Stiddy’ (QB Jarrett Stidham)? Absolutely. That’s where the work begins tonight.”
Now, Denver prepares for New England.
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