"On Sunday, the Patriots (14-3) will take on the Denver Broncos (14-3) in the AFC title game on the road at Empower Field at Mile High. According to ESPN Analytics, New England has a 59.1% chance of victory against the Broncos. And with how dominant quarterback Drake Maye has been for the Patriots in the 2025 season, a trip to the Super Bowl seems to be plenty possible for New England."
"Kubiak was hired in Denver after John Fox was fired after leading the organization for four seasons. Kubiak, who was known for highly productive offenses before his tenure with the Broncos, went 7-0 from the start of the season, making it clear that the Broncos were a powerhouse. Denver finished the regular season with a 12-4 record. Though Peyton Manning was injured midway through the season, Brock Osweiler filled the QB1 position before Manning's return for the playoffs and Super Bowl 50, a 24-10 Broncos win over the Panthers."
Mike Vrabel led New England to the AFC Championship Game in his first season as head coach, the Patriots' first trip to the AFC title game since 2018. The Patriots (14-3) will face the Denver Broncos (14-3) at Empower Field at Mile High, with ESPN Analytics giving New England a 59.1% chance to win. Quarterback Drake Maye produced a dominant 2025 season, increasing the likelihood of a Super Bowl appearance. A victory would place Vrabel among seven other head coaches who reached the Super Bowl in their first season. Gary Kubiak's 2015 Broncos began 7-0, finished 12-4, navigated a Manning injury with Brock Osweiler, and won Super Bowl 50 24-10 over the Panthers. Jim Caldwell succeeded Tony Dungy in 2009 after coaching under him and serving as a quarterbacks coach in 2001.
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