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Patriots coaches echo players about challenge of facing Broncos' Jarrett Stidham

Earlier in the week, multiple New England Patriots players made it known they weren't taking Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham lightly ahead of this coming Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Denver. Stidham is starting in place of QB1 Bo Nix, who recently underwent surgery on his injured ankle.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 23

Patriots' Mike Vrabel challenges Drake Maye amid turnover concerns ahead of AFC Championship vs. Broncos

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, first-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel shared what he expects to see from Maye in Denver.

Patriots' Kayshon Boutte, Mike Vrabel respond to perceived called Super Bowl shot from Broncos' Sean Payton

Patriots players sound alarms about facing Broncos' Jarrett Stidham in AFC Championship

Five Patriots are finalists for AP awards after remarkable turnaround

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The '2025 NFL passing-TD leaders' quiz

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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 'Most 10 rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 23

Boutte, Vrabel respond to perceived called Super Bowl shot from Payton

Patriots' Kayshon Boutte, Mike Vrabel respond to perceived called Super Bowl shot from Broncos' Sean Payton

Earlier this week, Payton seemed to call his shot regarding the upcoming AFC Championship Game when he said that Denver fans will have "two weeks" to rest before their services will next be needed.

Patriots players sound alarms about facing Broncos' Jarrett Stidham in AFC Championship

Five Patriots are finalists for AP awards after remarkable turnaround

Hall of Famer sends warning to Broncos' Jarrett Stidham ahead of AFC Championship vs. Patriots

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Most field goals in NFL history' quiz

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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.

Jahdae Barron News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Broncos’ Jahdae Barron is fine with playing in the cold, on one condition

The cold weather could be a real storyline in the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Broncos’ Specific Vance Joseph ‘coaching point’ against Brandin Cooks helped cause key INT vs. Bills

In the high-stakes world of the NFL, the difference between a season-ending loss and a playoff celebration often comes down to a single “coaching point.

Denver Broncos News / The SportsRush / January 23

'Tom Brady Replaced Drew Bledsoe': RGIII Thinks the Broncos Can Win the Super Bowl Without Bo Nix

The Denver Broncos are heading to the AFC Championship Game. But without the quarterback who got them there. Rookie sensation Bo Nix suffered a devastating ankle injury late in Denver’s 33–30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills, breaking a bone in his right ankle on one of the game’s final plays.

Elijah Moore News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Why Elijah Moore was ‘not surprised at all’ when Sean McDermott got fired

Despite an early playoff exit following their divisional round loss to the Denver Broncos, the Buffalo Bills have remained in the NFL spotlight thanks to owner Terry Pegula’s decision to fire Sean McDermott.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Broncos’ Pat Bryant gets huge upgrade on injury report before AFC Championship

The Denver Broncos received a significant boost on the injury front ahead of Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots, with wide receiver Pat Bryant showing substantial progress in concussion protocol.

Jarrett Stidham News / Field Level Media / January 22

Broncos’ Jarrett Stidham: Once AFC title game begins, ‘it’s just football’

Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi found out about his starting quarterback's fractured ankle when his son told him on their drive home from Sunday's game.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Sean Payton trades barbs with Kayshon Boutte before AFC title game

Sean Payton has graduated from beefing with Liam Coen to beefing with opposing players instead. The Denver Broncos head coach Payton spoke with reporters on Thursday before Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 22

3 Keys to Broncos Upsetting Patriots in the AFC Championship Game

The Denver Broncos are coming off their first playoff win in a decade, defeating the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in a thrilling overtime win in the divisional round. In a contest that featured six total turnovers and three lead changes, Broncos Country was elated to see the team advance to the AFC championship game for the first time in 10 years.