Broncos Face Patriots in AFC Championship Without Starting QB
The Denver Broncos face the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, with both teams contending for a Super Bowl berth amidst challenging weather and key player absences.
The top-seeded Denver Broncos take on the No. 2 New England Patriots this afternoon in the AFC Championship Game, with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET from Empower Field at Mile High. The winner books a ticket to Santa Clara and a Super Bowl berth.
The Broncos will play without quarterback Bo Nix, who broke his ankle late in their playoff win over the Buffalo Bills last week. That absence looms large heading into a championship matchup.
The Patriots arrive as formidable challengers after convincing wins over the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans to reach this round—impressive victories achieved without Drake Maye at his best offensively.
Classic Denver winter weather will be a factor. FOX Weather forecasts a high of 26 degrees with a chance of light snow during the game.
Coverage begins at 12:56 p.m. ET.
