But Denver’s home-field advantage isn’t a myth. Since the start of the 2024 season, they’ve lost only three home games, with just one defeat at Empower Field this year. January football at altitude, in tough weather and with a raucous crowd, has long been a brutal environment for visitors. As one analyst put it, “Time to be the overdogs again.” 🗽🏟️
Historically, the Patriots’ road to success in Denver hasn’t been easy. They are 0-4 all-time in playoff games at Mile High, including losses in the 2013 and 2015 AFC Championships with Tom Brady. The matchup paper might favor New England without Nix, but Denver hopes Drake Maye can alter the narrative on the field. 🧭🏈
Denver has been steadily feisty as an underdog this season, going 4-1 in that role. They even opened as underdogs against the Bills last Saturday, only to wind up favored by kickoff and pull out an overtime win. The pattern suggests the Broncos aren’t to be dismissed, even without their starter. 🐎🏆
On the odds board for the Super Bowl, Denver sits with +1100 odds, while New England sits at +260. Head coach Sean Payton remains confident in Stidham, saying, “He’s ready. I’ve got a No. 2 that’s capable of starting for a number of teams.” Payton also warned doubters to “watch out. Just watch.” The goal remains clear: prove the doubters wrong and chase a spot in San Francisco for the Super Bowl. 🔥💪🏈
