- Jan 24:
- Gametracker: New England Patriots at Denver Broncos game
- Jan 23:
- Saunders: Main difference between Broncos, Rockies is commitment to winning
- Broncos vs. Patriots TV broadcast will feature state-of-the-art tech
- Jan 22:
- Olympic snowboarder
- Arielle Gold credits her lucky Broncos jersey after gold medal in Swiss halfpipe
- Dont'a Hightower, Patriots linebacker, raring to stop Broncos' run game
- Broncos use technology to deepen fan support
- Denver Broncos have perfect response to the one Patriots fan at their pep rally
The Broncos are back in the AFC championship game for the 10th time (7-2 record) in franchise history. Their perfect 3-0 home record against the Patriots in postseason play will be tested Sunday in the 17th (and possibly last) matchup between quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.
A brief primer and reading guide before kickoff:
INACTIVES
Out for the Broncos: quarterback Trevor Siemian; running back Juwan Thompson; cornerbacks Lorenzo Doss and Taurean Nixon; nose tackle Darius Kilgo; and offensive linemen Sam Brenner and Robert Myers.
Out for the Patriots: offensive linemen Tre' Jackson and LaAdrian Waddle; linebacker Jonathan Bostic; safety Tavon Wilson; receiver Chris Harper, and defensive linemen Ishmaa'ily Kitchen and Geneo Grissom.
HOW TO WATCH
Sports Authority Field, 1:05 p.m.
TV: KCNC (CBS 4): Jim Nantz, play-by-play; Phil Simms, color; Tracy Wolfson, sideline, Evan Washburn, sideline.
National radio: WestwoodOne Sports
Local radio: KOA (850 AM), The Fox (103.5 FM)
EXTRA READING
• WATCH: Manning on field early to warm up with Jordan Taylor
• Last dance between QB greats?
• Kiszla: Elway paying Manning $15 million for one big play
• Renck: Winning ugly can be beautiful problem for Broncos
From crowded start to singular confidence for Kayvon Webster
• Elway: Broncos 'tougher' this year after gutsy wins
• Paige: Father time among fans for last Brady-Manning matchup
• Broncos become fans of Granby teen
• Seven heart-stopping wins for Broncos this season
• 'Super' chance for DeMarcus Ware, other Broncos vets
• Q&A: Antonio Smith talks Tom Brady, Broncos' D
• Derek Wolfe hates, but respects, the Patriots
• Manning vs. Belichick chess match for AFC championship
• Broncos vs. Patriots broadcast going high-tech
• Brady vs. Manning from every angle
• Brady's quick release poses challenge for Broncos' pass rush
• How the Broncos plan to slow down Rob Gronkowski
• Broncos or Patriots — who has the edge?
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