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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) celebrates after a defensive play in the second half in the AFC Divisional Round game at Empower Field at Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

Here's how the Broncos vanquish the Patriots and advance to Super Bowl 60.

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) celebrates after a defensive play in the second half in the AFC Divisional Round game at Empower Field at Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

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Here's how the Broncos vanquish the Patriots and advance to Super Bowl 60.

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January 17, 2026: Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) just misses Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) in the AFC Divisional Round playoff football game between the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills.

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There is some light at the end of the Broncos' dark injury tunnel this week.

January 17, 2026: Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) has a laugh on the sideline in the AFC Divisional Round playoff football game between the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills. Stidham will get the start in the AFC Championship game after starter Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle in the win.

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The Broncos will be looking to use this to their advantage with Jarrett Stidham under center.

Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) warms up before the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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The Patriots could have some tricks up their sleeve for Jarrett Stidham.

August 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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The accolades continue rolling in for VJ.

Jan 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) strip sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Trey Lance (5) in the third fourth at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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The winners will be announced on Feb. 5.

Dec 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) run out for player introductions prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High.

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Bo Nix means a lot to Jarrett Stidham.

Nov 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Dobbins is inching closer toward a return to play.

October 19, 2025: Denver Broncos center Luke Wattenberg (60) makes a line call in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and New York Giants.

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The Broncos are loading up for the Patriots on Sunday in a game for all the AFC marbles.

Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) reacts after winning an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Nix provided some news on his season-ending ankle operation.

Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws in the first quarter in an AFC Divisional Round game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium.

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Drake Maye and the Patriots can hurt the Broncos in a number of ways.

Nov 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) practices before the game at Empower Field at Mile High.

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If Jarrett Stidham can check these five boxes, the Broncos could advance to Super Bowl 60.

Dec 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) runs for a gain during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High.

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This is for all the AFC marbles and a Super Bowl berth.

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) prepares to pass the ball in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High.

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Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) reacts after a play during overtime of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High.

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Jarrett Stidham is going to need Marvin Mims Jr.'s game-changing ability vs. the Patriots.

Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.

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The oddsmakers have set the Broncos up to make dubious NFL history in the AFC championship game.

Aug 25, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Andre Chachere (36) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) in the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Denver needed depth with injuries to Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant.

Oct 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

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Maxx Crosby turned some NFL heads with his comments about Jarrett Stidham.

Jan 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos punter Jeremy Crawshaw (16) punts the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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An impressive campaign from the Broncos rookie.

Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium.

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The Broncos won't be short of great options if they're forced to replace Vance Joseph as defensive coordinator.

Denver Broncos defensive end Garrett Nelson (59) following a win against the against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High.

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Denver made a few procedural moves on Monday.

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) warms up before the AFC Divisional Round game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

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Despite losing an open competition to Bo Nix in the summer of 2024, Jarrett Stidham has always viewed himself as an NFL starting quarterback.

Nov 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) rushes the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Could Dobbins play in Sunday's AFC title game?

Jan 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hugs wife, Izzy Nix before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.

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This was the scene that Broncos fans heard about from Sean Payton.

Jan 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Payton addressed his performance in Saturday's playoff win over Buffalo.