"Bonitto didn't do himself any favors with this comment, as he could easily be accused of being delusional since the result of the game said otherwise. While New England certainly disagrees with Bonitto's claim, it's understandable that a competitor would feel this way, especially with the circumstances of Sunday's games. The Broncos were without their starting quarterback Bo Nix, who broke a bone in his ankle in the Divisional round, and the weather conditions in the second half of Sunday's game were less than ideal."
"Still, Denver only lost 10-7; it's understandable if a player on the losing team ponders the what ifs. It also could be a bad look, and it's definitely not something Patriots fans want to hear. New England has dominated all season long, finishing the regular season with the same league-best 14-3 record as the Broncos. Additionally, the Patriots had to play in the same weather conditions on Sunday, so no one is going to acknowledge that factor."
The New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 10-7 to win the AFC Championship. Broncos defender Nik Bonitto called the loss "sickening" and said Denver was "definitely the better team." Denver played without starting quarterback Bo Nix after he broke a bone in his ankle in the Divisional round. Poor weather affected the second half of the game. The close final score and the absence of the starting quarterback left Broncos players considering "what ifs." The Patriots finished the regular season 14-3, matching Denver's record, and dominated across the season.
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