AFC championship game: Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty win over Broncos ...

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye runs against the Denver Broncos during the second the half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Garrett W. Ellwood) New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) hands off against the Denver Broncos during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel looks on during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Denver Broncos head coach Sean...