"It's always an interesting day when the Patriots host a snowy playoff game, especially during a season that wasn't expected to include much winning. Instead, they're headed to the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos in Denver as the No. 2 seed, and are currently favored to steal the win on their way to Super Bowl LX. Although they didn't have their best offensive performance against the second-ranked defense on Sunday, their defense stepped up and made many double-checks, which was considered among the best in the league."
"Their win prompted a lot of reactions, too, some not so exciting, with the worst of all coming from a ghost of the Patriots' past, which many fans would rather forget, even if they managed to win another Super Bowl after their brutal meeting. Nick Foles immediately rains on the Patriots' parade after beating the Texans Former Eagles' backup quarterback and Super Bowl LIII winner Nick Foles enjoys reminding everyone of his past fortunes as often as he can, particularly when the Patriots are involved."
"Note for the Broncos and their fans: I know it has been an emotional 24 hours. I feel for Bo and the team, and I'm sending prayers for a strong recovery. A positive note going into the game versus the Patriots is that they struggle against backup QBs in championship-type games.- Nick Foles (@NickFoles) January 18, 2026 He might not be wrong, given that they lost to an Eagles offense led by him despite Tom Brady breaking nearly every quarterback record with his performance, but he really didn't need to say this within minutes of their win."
The Patriots reached the AFC Championship Game as the No. 2 seed and are favored to win in Denver en route to Super Bowl LX. The offense underperformed against the second-ranked defense, but the Patriots' defense stepped up and executed at an elite level. The playoff victory generated mixed reactions from fans, including a taunt from former Super Bowl-winning backup Nick Foles. Foles tweeted sympathy for Bo Nix while noting New England's history of struggling against backup quarterbacks in big games. Familiarity with Nix's backup could benefit the Patriots heading into the matchup.
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