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AFC Championship Preview: Patriots vs. Broncos

January 22, 2026 12:03 PM

Chris Simms and Mike Florio preview the Patriots vs. Broncos matchup in the AFC Championship, where Drake Maye and New England will face pressure to defeat a Denver team without its starting quarterback.

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