Art of the Game: The Broncos team photographers' favorite photos from the AFC Championship Game vs. the Patriots
Take a closer look at the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots with these distinctive images made by Broncos team photographers.

A general view of the stadium exterior at sunrise before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Fans during team arrivals before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Fans' flags wave in the wind before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Ja'Quan McMillian warms up before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram's breath is visible before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Quinn Meinerz walks through the tunnel before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey warms up before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Evan Engram looks on before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Jarrett Stidham breaks down a huddle with the receivers and quarterbacks before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Malcolm Roach douses himself with water before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II looks on before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

John Franklin-Myers warms up before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) stands in the tunnel before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

A fan wears a jersey modified for Jarrett Stidham before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos placekicker Wil Lutz (3) before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) warms up before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) is greeted by teammates as he runs out of the tunnel before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) yells out before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) asjusts his helmet before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks with quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

The defensive backs hold a ball up in a huddle before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) gives a pregame speech before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) removes his helmet before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) hugs his daughter before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) in the tunnel during team introductions before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) in the tunnel during team introductions before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) in the tunnel during team introductions before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (1) before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) stands on the sideline during the national anthem before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

A general overhead view of a flyover during the national anthem before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

John Elway walks off the field after the coin toss before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Fans hold up orange cards for the Conoco card stunt before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Fans cheer as fireworks go off during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Kyle Cooper / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) peers across at New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) helps break up a pass during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) makes a catch during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) makes a catch during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) yells as he points during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) reacts after a touchdown during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch for a touchdown during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) celebrates with wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) after a touchdown during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Kyle Cooper / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) reacts after a play during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) celebrates during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) breaks up a pass during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Devon Key (26) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos center Luke Wattenberg (60) prepares to snap the ball quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) drops back to pass during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) makes a catch during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs with the ball during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) runs with the ball behind a block from guard Quinn Meinerz (77) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Que Robinson (51) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) raises his hands to get the crtowd hyped during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (1) runs with the ball after a catch during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) makes a catch during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) runs with the ball during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs with the ball during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Kyle Cooper / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) runs with the ball during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (1) runs with the ball on a reception during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Kyle Cooper / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) and cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) wrap up New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) tackles New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

New England Patriots linebacker Jack Gibbens (51) holds on to Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) undershirt during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

The defense huddles together during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) and linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) tackle New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) lines up on the line of scrimmage during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Kyle Cooper / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Kyle Cooper / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) react after a play during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) celebrates during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) tackles New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) looks on from the sideline during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Kyle Cooper / Denver Broncos

The Broncos defend a field goal during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Kyle Cooper / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74), center Luke Wattenberg (60), offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72), center Luke Wattenberg (60) and guard Quinn Meinerz (77) stand amid heavy snowfall during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos offense works in heavy snowfall during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Kyle Cooper / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Kyle Cooper / Denver Broncos

Workers use leafblowers to clear the snow from the ffield during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Fans kiss amid the snowfall during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) runs with the ball during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos fans during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

A wide angle photos at field level during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) gets in position during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs with the ball during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) helps up quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) reacts after a play during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) embraces New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) after the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) after the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) hugs his brother New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss (53) after the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) walks off the field after the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) walks off the field after the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos











