When is the AFC Championship Game between the Patriots and Broncos?

The AFC Championship Game is scheduled for Sunday, January 25th.

Who is starting at quarterback for the Denver Broncos?

The Denver Broncos will start former Patriots backup QB Jarrett Stidham, following an injury to their starting quarterback.

How many times have the Patriots reached the AFC Championship?

This marks the 15th time the New England Patriots have advanced to the AFC Championship Game.

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Vrabel's Patriots Advance to AFC Title Game vs. Broncos

19 Jan

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Summary

Patriots defeated the Texans in a defensive struggle.
AFC Championship Game is set for Sunday, January 25th.
Broncos will start former Patriots backup Jarrett Stidham at QB.

Vrabel's Patriots Advance to AFC Title Game vs. Broncos

The New England Patriots are heading to the AFC Championship Game following a hard-fought defensive win over the Houston Texans. This victory propels the team, led by first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, to face the top-seeded Denver Broncos. The championship contest is slated for Sunday, January 25th, at Empower Field at Mile High, broadcast on CBS and Paramount+.

The Patriots have a history of reaching this stage, with this being their 15th appearance in a conference title game. Their previous two AFC Championship matchups against the Broncos in Denver, in 2013 and 2015, both resulted in losses. However, the current circumstances present a different scenario, with the Patriots boasting a strong team anchored by an MVP-caliber quarterback and a formidable defense.