Updated Jan. 24, 2026, 9:56 p.m. ET
In this year’s Championship Game of the AFC playoffs, the New England Patriots are the favorites, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5) over the Denver Broncos. 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 is set at 43 in the contest.
The Patriots won versus the Houston Texans in their most recent game, 28-16.
Against the Texans, Drake Maye completed 16 of 27 passes for 179 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception, for the Pats.
Against the Buffalo Bills in their most recent contest, the Broncos won 33-30.
Patriots vs Broncos betting information
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Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Spread favorite: New England (-3.5)Moneyline: New England (-219), Denver (+180)Total: 43 pointsPatriots betting insightsIn away games, New England is 7-1 against the spread and 8-0 overall.The Patriots had 12 wins in 17 games against the spread during the season. Against the spread in the postseason, they are 2-0-0.On the road, as 3.5-point favorites or more, New England is 3-1 ATS.As 3.5-point favorites or more, the Patriots are 8-2 against the spread (in the regular season and playoffs).In eight away games this year, New England has gone over the total five times.There were 11 Patriots games (out of 17) that exceeded the point total during the regular season, and they have had one of two playoff games hit the over.Patriots leadersMaye: 4,394 PASS YDS / 258.5 YPG / 72% / 31 TD / 8 INT / 103 CAR / 450 RUSH YDS / 4 TDTreVeyon Henderson: 180 CAR / 911 YDS / 53.6 YPG / 9 TD / 35 REC / 221 YDS / 13.0 YPG / 1 TDRhamondre Stevenson: 130 CAR / 603 YDS / 43.1 YPG / 7 TD / 32 REC / 345 YDS / 24.6 YPG / 2 TDStefon Diggs: 85 REC / 1,013 YDS / 59.6 YPG / 4 TDHunter Henry: 60 REC / 768 YDS / 45.2 YPG / 7 TDKayshon Boutte: 33 REC / 551 YDS / 39.4 YPG / 6 TDPatriots vs Broncos 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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