Live updates: Patriots beat Broncos in AFC Championship, advance to Super Bowl 60

Jan 25, 2026 - 21:15
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Live updates: Patriots beat Broncos in AFC Championship, advance to Super Bowl 60

The New England Patriots are heading to their 12th Super Bowl after defeating the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship.

The Patriots squeaked out a 10-7 victory in the Mile High City as heavy snow and wind swirled, making for a defensive battle.

Jarrett Stidham, filling in for an injured Bo Nix, and Drake Maye, an NFL MVP candidate, both struggled in the weather. Stidham threw a TD pass but also fumbled deep in Denver territory that set up New England’s lone touchdown.

Maye was more effective with his feet than his arm. He had 65 yards and a TD.

The Patriots will next take on the winner of the Seattle Seahawks-Los Angeles Rams NFC Championship game.

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8:30 p.m.

After the game, Mike Vrabel says, “You have to believe things sometimes before you can see them.”

7:30 p.m.

Mike Vrabel embraces Drake Maye.

6:20 p.m.

MVP chants for Drake Maye in Denver.

6:15 p.m.

The Patriots remain undefeated on the road this season.

6:10 p.m.

Patriots fans celebrate the return to the Super Bowl.

6 p.m.

WE’RE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!

5:54 p.m.

GONZO WITH THE PICK! Pats get the ball back with 2 minutes left, leading 10-7.

5:49 P.M.

KICK IS TIPPED! NO GOOD! Patriots maintain lead 10-7 with 4 minutes left.

ONE MORE QUARTER REMAINS!

5:15 p.m.

FLEA FLICKER! Mack Hollins hauls in this beautiful pass for a long gain

5:04 p.m.

FIELD GOAL! Andres Borregales chips it in, Patriots cap off a long drive to take a 10-7 lead.

4:54 p.m.

Big play alert! Drake Maye with a 28-yard run.

4:48 p.m.

Drake Maye and the Patriots start the second half on offense.

4:45 p.m.

Boston 25’s Butch Stearns recaps the first half.

4:33 p.m.

The Patriots and Broncos are tied 7-7 at halftime after both teams missed field goals in the final moments of the 2nd quarter.

4:25 p.m.

4:11 p.m.

Patriots QB Drake Maye scores a rushing touchdown to tie up the game after Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham fumbles.

Patriots 7, Broncos 7

4 p.m.

Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane is questionable to return.

3:55 p.m.

Patriots stop the Broncos on a big fourth-down play.

3:45 p.m.

The Patriots trail the Broncos 7-0 after one quarter.

3:20 p.m.

The Broncos take a 7-0 lead over the Patriots after Jarrett Stidham connects with Courtland Sutton for a passing touchdown.

3:17 p.m.

3 p.m.

The Patriots hit the field and kick off to the Broncos to begin the game.

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