Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) watches as a pass meant for him is intercepted by New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) during the 4th quarter of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) As the snow falls, crew members blow the snow off the field during the third quarter of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Unhappy looking Broncos fans are surrounded by cheering Patriots fans as they hung around to watch the presenting of the AFC Championship trophy for the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Broncos lost to the Patriots 10-7. The Patriots will be playing in the Super Bowl in two weeks. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Patriots Head Coach Matt Vrabel holds up the AFC Championship trophy beside New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) in a nearly empty Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots beat the Broncos 10-7 and will be headed to the Super Bow in two weeks. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) before Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) hauls in a pass in the third quarter of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs with the ball in the 3rd quarter of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton walks off the field during the 4th quarter of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Patriot players celebrate after Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) misses a field goal in the first half of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) pulls in a first down catch in the first quarter for 52 yards of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) gets a lift after a touchdown in the first quarter for 52 yards of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos safety Devon Key (26) and Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) go after New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) in the first quarter of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) breaks up a pass to Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) in the first quarter of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos linebacker Que Robinson (51) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the fist quarter of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos linebacker Que Robinson (51) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the fist quarter of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos linebacker Que Robinson (51) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the fist quarter of the AFC Championship against the Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) heads for New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) leaps over New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) after Diggs is down during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) plays to the crowd during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (28) carries the ball during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (28) carries the ball during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) breaks the tackle of New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins (21) during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs with the ball during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs with the ball during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (1) runs with the ball after getting a pass from Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) and Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) protect Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) kicks the ball for one of his two misses during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The Patriots won the game 10-7. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Denver Broncos offensive tackle Frank Crum (73) and Denver Broncos linebacker Que Robinson (51) celebrate a sack on New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. 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