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On YouTubeSean Payton News / Gridiron Heroics / January 26
Sean Payton Addresses Critical Fourth Down Decision After Narrow AFC Championship Loss
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton defended his controversial fourth-and-1 decision following his team’s crushing 10-7 defeat to the New England Patriots in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 26
ESPN makes big prediction for the Broncos following loss to the Patriots in AFC Championship game
The Denver Broncos came up short on Sunday in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots. Denver fell 10-7 to the Patriots thanks in large part to nearly unplayable weather conditions at Mile High.
Denver Broncos News / Stadium Rant / January 26
The Broncos Squander Their Super Bowl 60 Ticket…
The Denver Broncos fell 10-7 to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. Despite not having their starting quarterback, the game was there for the taking.
The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz
How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Jarrett Stidham News / Yardbarker / January 26
Jarrett Stidham assigns blame after brutal mistake in Broncos' AFC Championship loss to Patriots
The error essentially gifted New England seven points when Stidham turned what would have been a drive-ending sack in the contest's second quarter into a fumble that the visitors recovered deep in Broncos territory.
Jonathon Cooper News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26
Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper offers sobering takeaway after AFC title game loss
The Denver Broncos watched their Super Bowl dreams freeze in real time Sunday night. What began as a triumphant return to NFL relevance ended in silence at Empower Field.
NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 25
The Good, Bad & Ugly From Broncos' Loss to Patriots in the AFCCG
The Denver Broncos’ magical season came to an end on Sunday at the hands of the New England Patriots in a blizzard. Both teams made mistakes throughout the game, but Denver’s two turnovers ultimately decided the game , leading to New England's 10-7 victory in the AFC championship game.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 25
Broncos Kicker Assigns Blame After Loss to Patriots
The Denver Broncos saw their 2025 NFL season come to an end on Sunday with a 10-7 home loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Snowy conditions arrived during the second half and had a major impact on the game, as the top two seeds in the AFC combined for just 3 points after halftime.
Stefon Diggs News / Yardbarker / January 25
Stefon Diggs addresses critics after reaching first Super Bowl with Patriots
The wide receiver who spent 11 seasons chasing championship glory finally got his moment Sunday. Stefon Diggs will play in his first Super Bowl after the New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 10-7 in a defensive slugfest at the AFC Championship Game.
Jarrett Stidham News / Gridiron Heroics / January 26
Jarrett Stidham Stats: How did the Denver Broncos QB Perform vs. New England Patriots in AFC Championship Game?
Jarrett Stidham was asked to be in a difficult situation as he saw his first real game action in more than two years in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
NFL News / The Forkball / January 26
The Tackle That Reshaped the NFL Postseason
The tackle by Buffalo Bills safety Cole Bishop on Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix in the AFC Divisional playoffs has fundamentally reshaped the 2026 NFL postseason.
NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 25
A Pre-Snap Error May Have Led to Broncos' Blocked FG in Patriots Loss
Missed opportunities cost the Denver Broncos in their 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game. The snowy elements played a major role in this game, but it affected both teams equally.
Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25
Sean Payton gets slammed for his ‘arrogance’ on call that swung Broncos-Patriots game
One poor play call from Sean Payton looms large over the Denver Broncos’ playoff exit Sunday against the New England Patriots. The Broncos were firmly in the driver’s seat early in the AFC Championship Game clash at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.
Denver Broncos News / The SportsRush / January 25
'I Feel For Sean Payton': Terry Bradshaw Highlights Broncos’ ‘Bad Decisions’ After 7-10 Loss to Patriots
Almost three years ago to the day, the Denver Broncos reached an agreement with the New Orleans Saints on a trade that would see the NFC coaching legend, Sean Payton, change conferences for the first time in his career in exchange for a pair of draft picks that included a 2023 first-rounder.
Nik Bonitto News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 25
Broncos’ Nik Bonitto makes ‘sickening’ admission after crushing loss to Patriots
The Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl hopes ended heartbreakingly on Sunday night, and linebacker Nik Bonitto made a clear admission on how deeply the loss cut after such a terrific season.
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 25
3 Devastating Takeaways From Broncos' 10-7 Loss to Patriots in the AFCCG
And just like that, the Denver Broncos' wild season came to a sudden halt. Despite Sean Payton's confident messaging all week, the Broncos were unable to overcome the loss of Bo Nix, falling to the New England Patriots 10-7 in the AFC championship game.
Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 26
Broncos' Sean Payton sounds off on players' miscues in loss to Patriots
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.
Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 25
Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham already beat Bo Nix in one key statistical category in AFC Championship Game against Patriots
Stidham isn't the top quarterback for the Denver Broncos, but he has bested Nix in one key metric.
Troy Franklin News / Total Apex Sports / January 25
Denver Broncos Rule Out Wide Receiver Troy Franklin For AFC Championship Game
The football gods can be cruel. For the Denver Broncos, the road to the AFC Championship has been paved with more medical charts than game plans lately.
Bo Nix News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 25
Bo Nix To Miss 12 Weeks With Ankle Injury, Expected Back For OTAs
According to Adam Schefter, Broncos QB Bo Nix is looking at a 12-week recovery timeline for his fractured ankle. Nix has already had surgery to repair the injury which happened on one of the final plays of the divisional round win against the Bills.
Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 24
Broncos Activate C Luke Wattenberg From IR; RB J.K. Dobbins Not Getting Activated
After losing him for the final couple weeks of the regular season and missing him in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the Broncos have activated starting center Luke Wattenberg off their injured reserve in time for tomorrow’s Conference Championship.
Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 24
Broncos Activate C Luke Wattenberg, Elevate WR Elijah Moore
Per Mike Klis, the Broncos are activating C Luke Wattenberg from injured reserve, as well as elevating WR Elijah Moore from the practice squad. Wattenberg, 28, is a former fifth-round pick by the Broncos in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Washington.
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