In the upcoming 2026 AFC Championship Game, the Denver Broncos are set to face off against the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver this Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. The winner will qualify for Super Bowl LX.

Game Overview:

• The Patriots defeated the Texans 28-16 to reach this stage, while the Broncos secured a dramatic overtime victory against the Bills, finishing 33-30.
• The Patriots have a record of 14-3 and are 8-0 on the road. The Broncos, also 14-3, boast a 9-1 home record including the playoffs.

Betting Odds:

• The Patriots are favored by 5.5 points, with an over/under set at 41.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbooks.
• Moneyline: New England -258, Denver +210

Key Players:

• Drake Maye: A strong candidate for MVP, completed 72% of his passes for 4,394 yards, with 31 touchdowns to eight interceptions this season.
• Stefon Diggs: A key offensive threat for New England, contributing significantly to their passing game.
• Jarrett Stidham: Filling in for the injured Bo Nix, he will lead Denver’s efforts after a strong previous game against the Raiders.
• Courtland Sutton: A crucial receiver, known for his ability to make big plays.

Game Predictions: The SportsLine model predicts a total under 40 points for this matchup and believes that one side of the spread holds nearly a 60% success rate across simulations.