And there are just two.
By day’s end, one AFC team will move on in the NFL playoffs, securing a spot in the Super Bowl. Will it be the New England Patriots, making their first AFC title game appearance since 2018, or the Denver Broncos, who triumphed over the Patriots in their last two encounters in this championship (2014, 2016)?
The Broncos’ offense will have a different look today. In overtime during last week’s divisional game against Buffalo, starting quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle on the very last play, putting him out for about 12 weeks. Jarrett Stidham, the backup, will start today for the first time since 2023. Since joining Denver in 2024, Nix has played in just four games without a regular-season pass.
The Patriots secured their place in the title game with a 28-16 victory over Houston, forcing five turnovers and allowing only 214 yards of offense. In the aftermath, starting quarterback Drake Maye was named a finalist for the MVP award this season.
Patriots vs. Broncos: What you need to know
- When: January 25th at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: DIRECTV (with a free trial available)
Curious about how to watch? If you don’t have cable, there are options for streaming today’s Patriots vs. Broncos game.
Start time for Patriots vs. Broncos:
The AFC Championship game is set to kick off today, January 25th, at 3:00 PM ET.
Watching Patriots vs. Broncos for free:
If cable isn’t in your plan, you can use a live TV streaming service. Personally, I think DIRECTV is a great choice for catching live games without charge, as they offer a 5-day free trial along with plans that include CBS at reasonable prices.
