New England Wins AFC Championship Game
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Preview the New England Patriots' NFL Playoff AFC Championship Game matchup with the Broncos, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game
Without Bo Nix, the Denver Broncos defense did enough to give the offense a chance to beat the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.
The jubilation of outlasting the Bills in overtime of the divisional round quickly dissipated as Denver’s coaches and players learned that quarterback Bo Nix had fractured his ankle and would miss the remainder of the season. The news put the Broncos’ Super Bowl dreams on thin ice and thrust backup Jarrett Stidham into a high-pressure role.