The New England Patriots will travel to face the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 24, in the AFC Championship Game.
After both teams took care of business in the Divisional Round, they now go head-to-head for the second time this season for the right to play in Super Bowl 50.
Here’s five opening thoughts on this week’s contest. —
Different Pats Team: The last time these two faced off, the Broncos defeated the Patriots 30-24 in overtime on Nov.29. New England was without Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola and Jamie Collins in that contest. Adding to that, Rob Gronkowski and Dont’a Hightower both left the game with injuries.