DENVER — The New England Patriots are heading to their 12th Super Bowl after defeating the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship.
The Patriots squeaked out a 10-7 victory in the Mile High City as heavy snow and wind swirled, making for a defensive battle.
Jarrett Stidham, filling in for an injured Bo Nix, and Drake Maye, an NFL MVP candidate, both struggled in the weather. Stidham threw a TD pass but also fumbled deep in Denver territory that set up New England’s lone touchdown.
Maye was more effective with his feet than his arm. He had 65 yards and a TD.
The Patriots will battle the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl after they defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 31-27.
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, will host the Super Bowl. The game kicks off at 6:40 p.m. on Feb. 8.
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10:26 p.m.
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs and his rap star girlfriend, Cardi B, are pumped up for the Super Bowl.
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The New England Patriots will play the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl, setting up a rematch from Super Bowl XLIX IN 2015.
In that game, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was intercepted in the end zone by Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler, sealing the victory.
8:30 p.m.
After the game, Mike Vrabel says, “You have to believe things sometimes before you can see them.”
7:30 p.m.
Mike Vrabel embraces Drake Maye.
6:20 p.m.
MVP chants for Drake Maye in Denver.
6:15 p.m.
The Patriots remain undefeated on the road this season.
6:10 p.m.
Patriots fans celebrate the return to the Super Bowl.
6 p.m.
WE’RE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!
5:54 p.m.
GONZO WITH THE PICK! Pats get the ball back with 2 minutes left, leading 10-7.
5:49 P.M.
KICK IS TIPPED! NO GOOD! Patriots maintain lead 10-7 with 4 minutes left.
ONE MORE QUARTER REMAINS!
5:15 p.m.
FLEA FLICKER! Mack Hollins hauls in this beautiful pass for a long gain
5:04 p.m.
FIELD GOAL! Andres Borregales chips it in, Patriots cap off a long drive to take a 10-7 lead.
4:54 p.m.
Big play alert! Drake Maye with a 28-yard run.
4:48 p.m.
Drake Maye and the Patriots start the second half on offense.
4:45 p.m.
Boston 25’s Butch Stearns recaps the first half.
4:33 p.m.
The Patriots and Broncos are tied 7-7 at halftime after both teams missed field goals in the final moments of the 2nd quarter.
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Patriots QB Drake Maye scores a rushing touchdown to tie up the game after Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham fumbles.
Patriots 7, Broncos 7
4 p.m.
Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane is questionable to return.
3:55 p.m.
Patriots stop the Broncos on a big fourth-down play.
3:45 p.m.
The Patriots trail the Broncos 7-0 after one quarter.
3:20 p.m.
The Broncos take a 7-0 lead over the Patriots after Jarrett Stidham connects with Courtland Sutton for a passing touchdown.
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The Patriots hit the field and kick off to the Broncos to begin the game.
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