The Patriots will play the Broncos on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, in the annual AFC Championship event. The matchup takes place at Empower Field at Mile High. Check local listings for coverage on CBS, Paramount+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos are set to matchup on Sunday, January 25th, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High in the AFC Championship. Let's review each team's 2025-26 regular season performance before kickoff. Statistical trends from the final weeks of the regular season, plus playoff momentum, can be especially informative when sizing up postseason NFL bet.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New England Patriots finished the 2025-26 regular season with a 97.67 power ranking based on our formula. The Denver Broncos ended the regular season with a 96.00 power ranking.
- Points Scored - The New England Patriots ranked 2nd (490), with the Denver Broncos ranked 13th (401) for points scored during the regular season.
- Points Against - The New England Patriots ranked 29th (320) for points score against them during the regular season. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos finished up 30th (311) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The New England Patriots had a 14-3-0 2025-26 regular season record, with the Denver Broncos finishing with a 14-3-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scurvy dogs! The Patriots be takin' on the Broncos in Denver!
Both teams be standin' at 14-3-0, but only one shall prevail!
The march towards Super Bowl Sunday be fierce with the Patriots holdin' a slight edge.
Bet on the NFL postseason at BetRivers and BetMGM, look at our sample of NFL prop bets for this game below, and review the best point spread, total, and moneyline odds for the AFC Championship in the following tables.
The SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings favor the Patriots with a 97.67 rating over the Broncos' 96.00.
It be a clash o' titans on the gridiron, so let the battle begin!
Best Patriots at Broncos Odds
| Underdog Denver Broncos | Favorite New England Patriots |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Denver Broncos | Favorite New England Patriots |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New England Patriots are -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Broncos are +3.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 43 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New England Patriots are the -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Denver Broncos are the +175 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Patriots
Broncos
1/25/26 3:00pm EST | -3.5 -110+3.5 -110 |
Underdog Denver Broncos - Denver Broncos bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Denver Broncos underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite New England Patriots - New England Patriots bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 New England Patriots favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New England Patriots at Denver Broncos Prop Bets
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Patriots
Broncos
First Team To Score
1/25/26 3:00pm EST | -135+105Bet |
Patriots
Broncos
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
1/25/26 3:00pm EST | -150+110+10000Bet |
Patriots
Broncos
Game to Overtime
1/25/26 3:00pm EST | Yes +725No -2500Bet |
Patriots
Broncos
Safety to be Scored
1/25/26 3:00pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
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Drake Maye
Interceptions Thrown
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 0.5 o -1180.5 u -110Bet |
Jarrett Stidham
Interceptions Thrown
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 0.5 o -1600.5 u +120Bet |
Drake Maye
Longest Passing Completion
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 34.5 o -14034.5 u +105Bet |
Jarrett Stidham
Longest Passing Completion
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 32.5 o -11532.5 u -118Bet |
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Andres Borregales
Total Kicking Points
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Wil Lutz
Total Kicking Points
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Drake Maye
Total Pass Completions
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Jarrett Stidham
Total Pass Completions
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
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Drake Maye
Total Passing Yards
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 222.5 o -118222.5 u -115Bet |
Jarrett Stidham
Total Passing Yards
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 210.5 o -115210.5 u -115Bet |
Drake Maye
Total Touchdown Passes
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 1.5 o -1201.5 u -110Bet |
Jarrett Stidham
Total Touchdown Passes
NE at DEN 1/25/26 3:00pm EST | 1.5 o +1951.5 u -275Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Conference Championship | Patriots vs Broncos Sunday, January 25th, 2026 AFC Championship | NE 10, DEN 7 Empower Field at Mile High | Patriots by 3 |
| 2023 Week 16 | Patriots vs Broncos Sunday, December 24th, 2023 | NE 26, DEN 23 Empower Field at Mile High | Patriots by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xz* - Denver Broncos | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0.824 | 401 | 311 | 8-1-0 | 6-2-0 | 5-1-0 | 0.833 | 9-3-0 | 0.750 | 2W | 4-1-0 |
| xz - New England Patriots | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0.824 | 490 | 320 | 6-3-0 | 8-0-0 | 5-1-0 | 0.833 | 9-3-0 | 0.750 | 3W | 4-1-0 |
New England Patriots & Denver Broncos Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
New England Patriots Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Patriots | +195 Bet |
No Super Bowl TM Denver Broncos YR: futures available
New England Patriots & Denver Broncos Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 25th, 2026 at 3:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other January 25, 2026 NFL Games
- Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks - 1/25/26 6:30pm EST