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AFC Championship Game

Full coverage of the AFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 28, including schedule, preview, results and more.

This could be Peyton’s last Manning face everThis could be Peyton’s last Manning face ever
Lookit
By Jacob Price
Tom Brady ran for the slowest 1st down of all timeTom Brady ran for the slowest 1st down of all time
Broncos benefit from a Patriots tablet malfunctionBroncos benefit from a Patriots tablet malfunction
Tom Brady gift wrapped a brutal interceptionTom Brady gift wrapped a brutal interception
Lookit
By Jacob Price
Tom Brady breaks another playoff recordTom Brady breaks another playoff record
NFL
By Alex Reimer
It’s Tom Brady v. Peyton Manning once moreIt’s Tom Brady v. Peyton Manning once more
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NFL
By Alexis Chassen
Patriots’ pass protection is the key to victoryPatriots’ pass protection is the key to victory
4 to watch in the NFL conference championships4 to watch in the NFL conference championships
NFL
By Stephen White and Danny Kelly
Pats favored to beat Broncos, return to Super BowlPats favored to beat Broncos, return to Super Bowl
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Brady & Manning trying to play past scandalsBrady & Manning trying to play past scandals
Chris Harris will play against PatriotsChris Harris will play against Patriots
NFL
By Katie Sharp
AFC title comes down to Brady vs. Manning againAFC title comes down to Brady vs. Manning again
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AFC Championship is more than Brady vs. ManningAFC Championship is more than Brady vs. Manning
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Conference championship games set for SundayConference championship games set for Sunday
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Brady, Manning square off for trip to Super BowlBrady, Manning square off for trip to Super Bowl
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NFL
By Jason Hirschhorn
AFC Championship has less blue-chip talentAFC Championship has less blue-chip talent
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College Football
By Kevin Trahan and Andy Hutchins
Podcast: Previewing the conference championshipsPodcast: Previewing the conference championships
NFL
By Ryan Van Bibber
Brady, Patriots road favorites at Broncos for SundayBrady, Patriots road favorites at Broncos for Sunday
Sports Odds, Lines And Betting News
By OddsShark
4 Broncos/Pats storylines besides Brady-Manning4 Broncos/Pats storylines besides Brady-Manning
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Colbert offers alternatives to NFL coin tossColbert offers alternatives to NFL coin toss
Lookit
By Mark Hinog
Experts picking NE, CAR to meet in Super BowlExperts picking NE, CAR to meet in Super Bowl
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Gronk tweets about Broncos and ‘giving low blows’Gronk tweets about Broncos and ‘giving low blows’
Lookit
By Mark Sandritter
Broncos call out Tom Brady for being a ‘whiner’Broncos call out Tom Brady for being a ‘whiner’
Broncos already complaining about the PatriotsBroncos already complaining about the Patriots
NFL
By Ryan Van Bibber
Looking for the NFL’s next legends in the playoffsLooking for the NFL’s next legends in the playoffs
Denver beat Pittsburgh with a case of the dropsiesDenver beat Pittsburgh with a case of the dropsies
Manning’s playoff reputation sealed this SundayManning’s playoff reputation sealed this Sunday
Patriots open as 2.5-point favorites, now 3.5Patriots open as 2.5-point favorites, now 3.5
New England Patriots NewsFromPats Pulpit
By Rich Hill
Panthers, Patriots open as semifinal favoritesPanthers, Patriots open as semifinal favorites
NFL Championship: Patriots vs Broncos and Cardinals vs Panthers ScheduleNFL Championship: Patriots vs Broncos and Cardinals vs Panthers Schedule
GeneralFromBaltimore Beatdown
By Kyle Phoenix
Patriots open as early favorites against BroncosPatriots open as early favorites against Broncos
GeneralFromBaltimore Beatdown
By Matthew Stevens
Conference championship matchups are setConference championship matchups are set
NotesFromBuffalo Rumblings
By Brian Galliford
Patriots to play Broncos in AFC Championship GamePatriots to play Broncos in AFC Championship Game
New England Patriots NewsFromPats Pulpit
By Rich Hill
Brady vs. Manning once againBrady vs. Manning once again
GeneralFromNiners Nation
By David Fucillo
Broncos advance to face Patriots for AFC titleBroncos advance to face Patriots for AFC title
GeneralFromBig Blue View
By Ed Valentine
Brady in the AFC Championship Game is absoluteBrady in the AFC Championship Game is absolute
New England Patriots NewsFromPats Pulpit
By Rich Hill
Patriots, Seahawks set for Super BowlPatriots, Seahawks set for Super Bowl
NFL
By Sarah Hardy
NFL investigating Patriots locker room attendantNFL investigating Patriots locker room attendant
NFL
By Jason Hirschhorn
Football maker says ‘BS’ on Belichick, DeflateGateFootball maker says ‘BS’ on Belichick, DeflateGate
Brady says DeflateGate hurt his feelingsBrady says DeflateGate hurt his feelings
NFL
By Adam Stites

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