The top two seeds in the AFC will square off for a chance to advance to Super Bowl 60 today. The Denver Broncos will host the New England Patriots without their star quarterback Bo Nix who was lost to injury during last week’s divisional round victory. All eyes on Jarrett Stidham in this game as he tries to do the impossible and guide his team to the final game of the season in his first start in nearly 750 days.
Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. Mile High time on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The game will be called by Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracey Wolfson (sideline), and Evan Washburn (sideline). You can watch the live stream of the game through FuboTV or on CBS. You can also check local Broncos radio network affiliate stations.
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Broncos vs. Patriots score predictions
According to FanDuel, the Broncos opened large underdogs to the Patriots, but that line has been steadily shifting in Denver’s favor. It now stands at just 3.5-points in New England’s favor. I’m either a homer (I am) or I’m feeling some magic today from these 2025 Broncos. I’ve got them winning this game close in a 2015-repeat style 20-18 type game. The Mile High City will go nuclear if Stiddy can pull this one off. I bolieve!
Prediction:Broncos 20, Patriots 18.
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Broncos vs. Patriots live updates
This season demanded everything.
And now it demands more.
Together, we will #ClimbHigher. pic.twitter.com/BSFmT7bB4E
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 25, 2026
Jumbotron giving fans instructions on when to be LOUD pic.twitter.com/BzGIpq813J
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 25, 2026
Jarrett Stidham’s on-field demeanor impressed Broncos this week. RT Mike McGlinchey: Was in ‘complete command’ from first huddle Wed. Will see how translates.
One thing some NFL coaches curious about: How Sean Payton offsets Bo Nix mobility. Lot of designed runs vs. BUF.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 25, 2026
From most overhated wardrobe of Uniform Redesign Season 2024 to best dressed team on Championship Sunday 2025. As a day one believer, what a journey. pic.twitter.com/a6Qf6Ve1Q2
— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) January 25, 2026
Jarrett Stidham leads the Broncos out of the tunnel 🥹🙌
The stadium is PACKED pic.twitter.com/goSe2sgyLH
— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) January 25, 2026
The Patriots win the toss and defer.
Jarrett Stidham, you’re up.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) January 25, 2026
Hell of a punt from rookie Jeremy Crawshaw.
If last week was the punt of the year, that’s a pretty good follow-up.
56 yards and angled out of bounds at the Patriots’ 8-yard line.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) January 25, 2026
Talanoa Hufanga nearly had a pick 😮
NEvsDEN on CBS/Paramount+
Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/y8WYQYU1DK— NFL (@NFL) January 25, 2026
MARVELOUS MARV!
📺: CBS | @marvindmimspic.twitter.com/vKRCN1RvPz
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 25, 2026
BRONCOS TOUCHDOWN
JARRETT STIDHAM TO COURTLAND SUTTON
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 25, 2026
.@SuttonCourtland for SIX!
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/0eCNDdzRvy
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 25, 2026
Surtain locks him down 👀
NEvsDEN on CBS/Paramount+
Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/4jn0oIRd4t— NFL (@NFL) January 25, 2026
“STIDDY STIDDY STIDDY” chants so loud that Adam Trautman asks the crowd to be quiet.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 25, 2026

