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The Patriots Squeak By The Broncos In A Snow Game To Advance To The Super Bowl

The New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 10-7 in a snow-filled game in the AFC Championship to advance to the Super Bowl. It felt like neither team could score in the second half of the game, especially when the snow started piling up, and the defenses were also stout.

Mike Vrabel News / HITC / January 26

Mike Vrabel sets brutal rule for New England Patriots ahead of Super Bowl 2026 preparations

Mike Vrabel has already laid down a ruthless rule as the New England Patriots begin preparations for Super Bowl 2026, making it clear that accountability will be non-negotiable.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / January 26

NFL Legend Rob Gronkowski Sends Patriots Message Before Super Bowl LX

The New England Patriots are heading back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2019 after first-year Pats head coach Mike Vrabel put together a remarkable franchise turnaround.

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 26

Mike Vrabel makes honest admission about Christian Gonzalez

Gonzalez helped seal the Patriots' trip to the Super Bowl.

Five reasons the New England Patriots will win Super Bowl LX

Why Drake Maye's AFC Championship Game performance was so surprising

Patriots' Milton Williams shares vulgar message for Broncos after AFC Championship win

Stefon Diggs addresses critics after reaching first Super Bowl with Patriots

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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.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Not even a blizzard could stop Cardi B from being fired up for Patriots’ Super Bowl berth

Despite the snow that was falling during the AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos, Stefon Diggs’ girlfriend, Cardi B, was hyped up.

Stefon Diggs News / HITC / January 26

How Cardi B celebrated Patriots’ Super Bowl 60 qualification with boyfriend, Stefon Diggs

Cardi B made a heartfelt and enthusiastic celebration with boyfriend Stefon Diggs after the New England Patriots clinched their spot in Super Bowl 60 with a gritty AFC Championship victory.

New England Patriots News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

When Was the Last Time New England Patriots Made It to the Super Bowl?

The New England Patriots’ legacy in the Super Bowl is one of the most storied in NFL history. With their recent AFC Championship victory and appearance in Super Bowl 60 (LX) set for February 8, 2026, many fans are asking: When was the last time the Patriots made it to the Super Bowl before 2026?

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Robert Griffin III gets called out for a glaring mistake in his comment on Drake Maye

Robert Griffin III tried to underscore the incredible season Drake Maye, but he ended up getting called out by the internet. After Maye and the New England

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 26

Patriots Defense Using Doubt To Fuel Super Bowl Appearance

For the last three weeks, the discussions surrounding the New England Patriots' postseason schedule was about how good the other defenses were. The Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos all came into the matchup with the AFC East champs as the "better" defense, some would say.

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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.

New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / January 26

Cardi B Strangely Celebrates Patriots’ Super Bowl Run With Hilarious Mike Vrabel and Robert Kraft Posts

The New England Patriots’ march to the Super Bowl has been one of the stories of the season. A team that won just three games last season has now reached the pinnacle with club legend and first-year head coach Mike Vrabel.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 26

Little-Known Patriots DT Makes Game-Changing Play

With 4:46 left in the fourth quarter of the AFC championship, the New England Patriots were getting ready to block a field goal attempt. The Denver Broncos, trailing 10-7 at home, trotted out kicker Wil Lutz with a chance to tie the game.

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 26

Patriots' Milton Williams shares vulgar message for Broncos after AFC Championship win

Following the Patriots' 10-7 win that punched their ticket to Super Bowl LX, New England defensive tackle Milton Williams made it known that he and his teammates felt disrespected ahead of the weekend.

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Stefon Diggs addresses critics after reaching first Super Bowl with Patriots

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Tom Brady News / Athlon Sports / January 26

NFL Legend Tom Brady Announces Personal Update Before 2026 Super Bowl

Tom Brady watched from afar as the New England Patriots completed a run that felt deeply familiar. For the first time since Brady last led the franchise to the Super Bowl in 2019, New England is back on the NFL’s biggest stage, advancing with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.

Leonard Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Patriots’ Leonard Taylor drops absolutely wild ‘no diddy’ quote after AFC title win

The NFL is often defined by superstars and household names, especially when the stage is absolutely big. However, the New England Patriots’ trip to Super Bowl LX required the help of a player whose journey has been anything but straightforward.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 25