Tag: Afc Championship Game
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Can Bo Nix and Sean Payton survive a long-term football marriage? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: Can Bo Nix and Sean Payton survive a long-term football marriage? Chris Schmaedeke, digital sports editor Answer: Yes The football marriage of Broncos coach Sean Payton and quarterback Bo Nix can survive, but it’s going to take some work. They need some space and some counseling. After Payton’s news conference Tuesday and Nix’s…
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Football-crazed fans brave freezing temps to cheer on their teams in Colorado Springs
Neither snow, nor wind, nor freezing cold could keep diehard Denver Broncos and New England Patriots fans from gathering at their favorite Colorado Springs sports bars to cheer for their respective teams during Sunday’s AFC Championship showdown. Optimism was high for Broncos fans despite the loss of their starting quarterback, Bo Nix, who suffered a…
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Broncos vs. Patriots grades: Denver fumbles away Super Bowl chance
The Broncos’ season ends on Sunday against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Here are the grades from the 10-7 loss at Empower Field at Mile High that sends New England to Super Bowl LX. Offense Except for one drive in the first quarter, the Broncos’ offense struggled without Bo Nix. Jarrett…
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History favors Broncos in AFC Championship Game | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. New England at Broncos (1 p.m. Sunday, CBS) — It’s a rematch 10 years in the making. This AFC Championship doesn’t have Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, but it does have a juicy Jarrett Stidham story. 2. Detroit Pistons at Nuggets (7 p.m. Tuesday, Altitude)…
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QB Jarrett Stidham chats with high school coach ahead of Broncos’ AFC title game: ‘Go have fun’
A familiar source gave Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham advice before the biggest moment of his football life. Stidham’s former head coach back in Texas’ Stephenville High School. Joe Gillespie shared a snippet of their recent phone conversation with The Denver Gazette leading up to the AFC Championship game. Gillespie said: “Remember, this game is meant…
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Patriots at Broncos predictions | AFC Championship Game
The Denver Gazette sports staff predicts Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the No. 1 Broncos (14-3) and No. 2 New England Patriots (14-3) at Empower Field at Mile High: Paul Klee’s pick: Broncos 20, Patriots 18 Anyone else tired of Chris Tomasson winning our NFL predictions every season? That’s an elite NFL writer for ya.…
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How to watch: Broncos vs. Patriots in AFC Championship Game
Broncos TV Guide AFC Championship Game TV: CBS (Jim Nantz, play-by-play; Tony Romo, analyst; Tracy Wolfson, sideline reporter) Kickoff: 1 p.m. Sunday Radio: KOA (850 AM, 94.1 FM) (Dave Logan, play-by-play; Rick Lewis, analyst; Susie Wargin, sideline) Betting line: Patriots (-4.5) – odds provided by FanDuel
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos vs. Patriots
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the Broncos (15-3) and Patriots (16-3) at Empower Field at Mile High. Offense All eyes will be on Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who takes over after Bo Nix broke his right ankle in overtime of last weekend’s 33-30 playoff win…
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From Bailey to Brady: Broncos, Patriots renew unforgettable playoff rivalry
The Broncos and New England face off Sunday for the seventh time in the NFL playoffs. This will be the fifth time with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Here’s a look at the five postseason matchups between Denver and New England: 1986 AFC Divisional Score: Broncos 22, Patriots 17 When: Jan.…
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With Broncos and Patriots playing for AFC title, Gene Mingo, others recall historic 1960 game between teams
Sitting in the assisted living wing at Hilltop Reserve Senior Living in Denver, iconic do-everything former player Gene Mingo is trying to remember details from the first game he played for the Broncos. To help with matters, Mingo is shown on a cellphone some video highlights of Denver’s Sept. 9, 1960 road game against the…