The Broncos are back in the AFC championship game for the 10th time (7-2 record) in franchise history. Their perfect 3-0 home record against the Patriots in postseason play will be tested Sunday in the 17th (and possibly last) matchup between quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.
A brief primer and reading guide before kickoff:
INACTIVES
Out for the Broncos: Quarterback Trevor Siemian; running back Juwan Thompson; cornerbacks Lorenzo Doss and Taurean Nixon; nose tackle Darius Kilgo; and offensive linemen Sam Brenner and Robert Myers.