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New England Patriots Push Past Denver Broncos For Spot In Super Bowl: PHOTOS

Patriots secured their spot at Super Bowl last night, overtaking the Broncos 10-7 in a snowy Denver.

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye celebrates with the trophy after the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye celebrates with the trophy after the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)

DENVER, CO — New England Patriots' fans slept well last night as not even a snowstorm could keep their beloved team from taking the AFC Championship title from the Denver Broncos. Drake Maye, New England's 23-year-old quarterback, scored the team's only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, securing the Patriots' 10-7 win.

Next up is the Super Bowl, where the Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks, who just beat the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game, on February 8th in Santa Clara, California.

Check out photos of all the AFC championship game highlights between the Patriots and Broncos below!

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Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham New England Patriots during the first the half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) hands off against the Denver Broncos during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez celebrate after an interception against the Denver Broncos during the second the half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Garrett W. Elmwood)
Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (3) misses a field goal attempt against the New England Patriots during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales (36) misses a field goal against the Denver Broncos during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales kicks a field goal against the Denver Broncos during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales kicks a field goal against the Denver Broncos during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
A Denver Broncos fan watches during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs against the New England Patriots during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham leaves the field after the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel meet after the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel celebrates with the trophy after the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Morgan Moses (76) and tight end Hunter Henry celebrate after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel speaks with quarterback Drake Maye after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga, left, greets New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye after the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks during a news conference after the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Garrett W. Ellwood)

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