Oddsmakers Favor Patriots over Broncos in AFC Title Game
- BetMGM lists the Patriots as 5 1/2-point favorites over the Broncos ahead of the AFC title at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday.
- Broncos starter Bo Nix suffered a season-ending broken right ankle Saturday, and New England Patriots defense forced five turnovers, boosting sportsbooks that valued Nix at five to seven points.
- Stidham, a former Patriots fourth-round pick, will start for the Broncos in his fifth career game, despite Denver's backups not attempting a regular-season pass this season.
- DraftKings showed the Denver Broncos at +700 prior to Saturday and briefly at +370 after Nix's injury, while BetMGM flagged larger liabilities on the Patriots.
- Sunday will be New England's 16th conference-title appearance, with the Patriots holding an 11-4 AFC Championship game record; winners will meet at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026.
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Broncos Fans of the Year prepare for AFC Championship
(PUEBLO, Colo.) -- Kevin and Sue Nunn have been named the Denver Broncos Fans of the Year for 2025, celebrating their unwavering support as they prepare for the upcoming AFC championship game between the Broncos and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 25. The Nunns, who have attended every home game for years, including [...]
How to get tickets for Broncos vs. Patriots AFC Championship Game in Denver
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Fans cheering on Patriots as they head to Denver after ‘euphoric' win
The Patriots are undefeated on the road this season, and although they’ve struggled in Denver in the past, fans are feeling optimistic after the team’s performance on Sunday. “I love them more than anything. It’s like my favorite football team,” said Adam Oliari, a Patriots fan. With their victory at home over the Houston Texans, Patriots fans are experiencing a high they haven’t felt in years. “It was euphoric. I’ve been to Pats games before, b…
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