Referee Alex Kemp explains the Jarrett Stidham fumble ruling, but the AFC title game decision still frustrates Broncos fans.

After backup-turned-starter Jarrett Stidham followed a 52-yard completion to Marvin Mims with a 6-yard touchdown toss to Courtland Sutton on Denver’s second possession of the AFC Championship Game, the outlook seemed sunny for the Broncos on Sunday.

Snowy conditions and key injuries — including Bo Nix’s absence — could turn Sunday’s matchup into a survival game in Denve

One day before the AFC Championship game, the Patriots cut ex-Broncos WR Trent Sherfield.

The kick was blocked by Leonard Taylor III, but the Broncos may have inadvertently helped that happen. After the game, Lutz revealed that he and punter/holder Jeremy Crawshaw may have lined up a yard too close to the line of scrimmage because they couldn't clearly see the hashmarks on the field.

Sean Payton will head into the 2026 NFL Draft hunting for difference makers on both sides of the ball

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is out for the season, including the AFC championship game. Here's the latest injury update on Nix:

Izzy Nix has a message for Broncos fans after the team lost to the Patriots without her injured quarterback husband.