"The Patriots' offense has been producing this season, as it ranks second in the league with 28.8 points per game. In terms of yards, the team ranks third with 6,449 total yards (379.4 per game). Through the air, New England ranks fourth in the NFL in passing yards with 4,258 (250.5 per game) and first in yards per attempt (8.5). On the ground, the Patriots have been one of the best offenses in the league, ranking sixth in the NFL by generating 2,191 rushing yards (128.9 per game). Meanwhile, they rank 13th with 4.4 rushing yards per attempt."
"This year, New England has had one of the top defenses in the league, ranking fourth in the NFL by allowing 18.8 points per game. It ranks eighth in the NFL with 295.2 total yards allowed per contest. When it comes to stopping the pass, the Patriots' defense has been locking things down this season, as it ranks ninth in the league with 3,290 total passing yards allowed. In terms of passing TDs, the team ranks 14th with 25 passing touchdowns allowed. Against the run, the Patriots' defense has been on top of its game, with 1,729 rushing yards allowed this year (sixth-fewest in NFL). On defense, New England is 30th in the NFL in terms of red-zone percentage allowed, with a mark of 67.5%. It is 30th in third-down efficiency allowed at 38.5%."
The New England Patriots visit the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship on January 25, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET on CBS, with Patriots 4-point favorites and an over/under of 43. New England's offense ranks second in points (28.8 per game) and third in total yards (6,449). Passing ranks fourth in yards and first in yards per attempt; rushing ranks sixth in yards and 13th in yards per attempt. Patriots convert 42.9% of third downs and 57.1% in the red zone. The defense allows 18.8 points and 295.2 yards per game, with strong run defense but weak red-zone and third-down defense. Denver ranks 14th in points (23.6) and 10th in total yards (342.6).
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