Final Score
2 New England Patriots 6-3-3-6 — 18
1 Denver Broncos 14-3-0-3 — 20
Box Score
The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos square off in the AFC Championship Game for the opportunity to play in Super Bowl 50. Keep it here for live score updates, highlights, stats and analysis throughout the game.
It marks the 17th time Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have faced each other during their careers. Brady has the 11-5 edge in the series, but the quarterbacks have split the playoff games 2-2.
Denver won the earlier contest this season when the two team met. They won 30-24 in overtime, but the matchup will look different this time around.
Brock Osweiler led the team at quarterback in the previous game as Manning was sidelined with injuries. Manning will be under center today, but the team will rely on a defense that is one of the best in the league.
The Broncos will face a difficult test against a high powered Patriots offense. Once the game kicks off we will have live coverage of everything you need know.
Here’s what has happened so far:
Tom Brady Threw His Third Interception to End the Game
The Denver Broncos are headed to Super Bowl 50 and survived a Patriots comeback attempt with seconds to go. New England converted on a long fourth down bomb to Rob Gronkowski.
New England converted on another fourth down opportunity. Gronk caught the ball in the endzone to cut the Broncos lead to two.
Brady was intercepted on the two-point conversion attempt to send the Broncos to the Super Bowl. It was Brady’s third interception of the game.
Peyton Manning Connected With Owen Daniels for Two Early Touchdowns
Owen Daniels shakes off the defender
Peyton Manning lofts a beautiful touch pass
This one ends with SIX. #NEvsDEN t.co/5mMcyqJzzs
Early on, Owen Daniels was the man of the hour. He scored two touchdowns in the first quarter as Manning connected with him in the endzone for two scores. The Broncos had a 14-6 lead late in the second quarter.