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The New England Patriots shut down the Denver Broncos in a snowstorm to win the AFC championship.

The New England Patriots stifled the Denver Broncos on Sunday and are headed to their 12th Super Bowl. The game was played in a driving snowstorm with winds whipping sideways through Mile High. The Broncos scored first and that was that as New England posted the last 10 points of the game en route to a 10-7 victory. Former Patriot player Mike Vrabel has worked magic in his first season as coach of New England. A team that was 4-13 in 2024 is going to Super Bowl LX.

Patriots win AFC championship

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos reacts during the third quarter.

Patriots win AFC championship

Andy Borregales of the New England Patriots misses a field goal attempt during the third quarter.

Patriots win AFC championship

Mack Hollins of the New England Patriots makes a catch against Dre Greenlaw of the Denver Broncos.

Patriots win AFC championship

Christian Gonzalez of the New England Patriots celebrates after intercepting a pass.

Patriots win AFC championship

Drake Maye of the New England Patriots and Jarrett Stidham of the Denver Broncos embrace.

Patriots win AFC championship

Jarrett Stidham of the Denver Broncos reacts.

Patriots win AFC championship

Wil Lutz of the Denver Broncos misses a field goal during the fourth quarter.

Patriots win AFC championship

Garett Bolles of the Denver Broncos reacts during the fourth quarter.

Patriots win AFC championship

Lil'jordan Humphrey of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Marcus Jones of the New England Patriots.

Patriots win AFC championship

Bryce Baringer of the New England Patriots punts the ball during the fourth quarter.

Patriots win AFC championship

Crew members clear the field of snow during the fourth quarter.

Patriots win AFC championship

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots celebrate.

Patriots win AFC championship

Cardi B celebrates.

Patriots win AFC championship

Drake Maye of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy.

Patriots win AFC championship

Cardi B poses for a photo.

Patriots win AFC championship

Players of the New England Patriots pose for a photo on the field following the AFC championship victory.

Patriots win AFC championship

Owner Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots interacts with the crowd.

Patriots win AFC championship

Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform.

Patriots win AFC championship

The Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform.

Patriots win AFC championship

Jan 25, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; A Denver Broncos fan during the second half in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images