Darnold had the most turnovers by any player in the NFL this year with 20 (14 interceptions, six lost fumbles). Since 1990, only one QB has led the NFL in turnovers and won the Super Bowl in the same year, and that was Eli Manning, who did it thanks to a miracle run by the Giants in 2007.

The AFC Championship game is set. Denver previously beat New England 20-18 in the 2015 AFC Championship game and 26-16 in the 2013 AFC Championship game. Both games were played at Empower Field at Mile High.

With the New England Patriots set to face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, now is the perfect time to gear up for game day. The matchup, with a trip to the Super Bowl at stake in Denver,

A former undrafted free agent, Nelson joined the Broncos in July and, after being waived at final cuts, was promptly stashed on the practice squad. He did not appear in a regular-season game nor in Denver's Divisional Round victory over the Buffalo Bills last week.

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga had an immediate reaction to Wil Lutz's game-winning kick in the Divisional Round against the Bills.