Updated Jan. 24, 2026, 6:28 p.m. MT

The Denver Broncos are the underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), in this year’s Championship Game of the AFC playoffs, where they will oppose the New England Patriots. Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado will host the matchup on January 25, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. ET on CBS. The over/under in the outing is set at 43 points.
The Broncos’ most recent contest was against the Buffalo Bills, and they won by a score of 33-30.
The Broncos’ Bo Nix was 26-for-46 for 279 yards against the Bills, with three TDs and one INT.
Last time out, the Patriots defeated the Houston Texans, with 28-16 being the final score.
Broncos vs Patriots betting information
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Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Spread favorite: New England (-3.5)Moneyline: New England (-218), Denver (+180)Total: 43 pointsBroncos betting insightsAt home this season, Denver is 8-1 overall and 5-4 against the spread.The Broncos covered the spread seven times in 17 games during the regular season, and are 1-0-0 ATS in the postseason.At home, Denver is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as 3.5-point underdogs or more.The Broncos are unbeaten ATS (2-0) as 3.5-point underdogs or greater during the regular season and playoffs.In four of nine games at home this year, Denver has gone over the total.Out of the 17 Broncos games during the regular season, seven went over the total, and one of one in the playoffs.Broncos leadersRJ Harvey: 146 CAR / 540 YDS / 31.8 YPG / 7 TD / 47 REC / 356 YDS / 20.9 YPG / 5 TDJaleel McLaughlin: 37 CAR / 187 YDS / 23.4 YPG / 1 TD / 4 REC / 27 YDS / 3.4 YPG / 0 TDCourtland Sutton: 74 REC / 1,017 YDS / 59.8 YPG / 7 TDTroy Franklin: 65 REC / 709 YDS / 41.7 YPG / 6 TDEvan Engram: 50 REC / 461 YDS / 28.8 YPG / 1 TDBroncos vs Patriots game infoDate: Sunday, January 25, 2026Time: 3 p.m. ETCity: Denver, ColoradoVenue: Empower Field at Mile HighTV channel: CBSLive stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on Paramount+ (Regional restrictions may apply)Watch New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)
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