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Vrabel's Patriots Advance to AFC Title Game vs. Broncos
19 Jan
Summary
- Patriots defeated the Texans in a defensive struggle.
- AFC Championship Game is set for Sunday, January 25th.
- Broncos will start former Patriots backup Jarrett Stidham at QB.
The New England Patriots are heading to the AFC Championship Game following a hard-fought defensive win over the Houston Texans. This victory propels the team, led by first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, to face the top-seeded Denver Broncos. The championship contest is slated for Sunday, January 25th, at Empower Field at Mile High, broadcast on CBS and Paramount+.
The Patriots have a history of reaching this stage, with this being their 15th appearance in a conference title game. Their previous two AFC Championship matchups against the Broncos in Denver, in 2013 and 2015, both resulted in losses. However, the current circumstances present a different scenario, with the Patriots boasting a strong team anchored by an MVP-caliber quarterback and a formidable defense.
The AFC Championship Game has taken an unexpected turn as the Denver Broncos will start former Patriots backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. This comes after the Broncos lost their starting quarterback, Bo Nix, to a season-ending injury during their recent win against Buffalo. The matchup between Maye and Stidham was not anticipated at the season's outset but will now determine one of the Super Bowl representatives.
