Broncos, Patriots and AFC Championship Game
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The AFC Championship game is set. Denver previously beat New England 20-18 in the 2015 AFC Championship game and 26-16 in the 2013 AFC Championship game. Both games were played at Empower Field at Mile High.
The 2026 NFL playoffs are down to four teams as the 2026 AFC Championship Game and the 2026 NFC Championship Game are both set to unfold on Sunday. The Broncos will host the Patriots in the AFC title game at 3 p.
The Patriots advanced to their 12th Super Bowl, the most of any NFL team. Read more of ESPN's coverage from Denver. And in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night, the Seattle Seahawks held off a late charge by the Los Angeles Rams to win 31-27 and advance to face the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
The biggest sporting event of the year requires two conference champions to determine the best in the league. Super Bowl 60 will not see a first-time champion. Either the Seattle Seahawks or Los Angeles Rams will advance from the NFC.