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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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