Everything we know ahead of AFC, NFC championship games
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The betting odds are out for the AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Patriots are 5.5-point favorites to win the game with the over/under currently set at 41.5 points.
A poor playoff performance can end a player or team’s season, but the NFL commentators don’t face the same consequences. Take CBS analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, for example,
Two teams have played their hearts out to reach the AFC Championship game. The New England Patriots have who they hope could be the next Tom Brady in Drake Maye. While the Denver Broncos win games on stout defense but now have a major issue that they may not overcome - backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham.
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‘Everybody pray’: Patriots fans riding high, snag gear at Pro Shop ahead of AFC Championship Game
Less than 24 hours after punching their ticket to the AFC Championship game, New England Patriots fans were rifling through the Pro Shop — gearing up for Sunday’s battle in Denver.
The New England Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship by capitalizing on Houston Texans turnovers and late scoring, marking their return to familiar postseason territory.
For the NFC Championship game, the Seahawks opened as 2.5-point favorites, and the points total was set at 47.5. The Rams and Seahawks have already played twice this year, with the Rams winning 21-19 in Week 11 and the Seahawks winning 38-37 in Week 16.
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Broncos defense must carry team again as backup QB Stidham set to start AFC championship game
Denver’s defense carried Peyton Manning across the finish line in Super Bowl 50 and Vance Joseph's bunch will almost certainly have to lead the way for the Broncos to get back to Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area for Super Bowl 60.
New England head coach Mike Vrabel on the AFC Championship game, Kayshon Boutte, and responding to Ty Law's claims.